What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist - MATCH position at Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care?
Valley Cities vision is to set the standard for behavioral healthcare through our commitment to inclusion, pursuing excellence, and fostering innovation. We aspire to be the beacon of hope, offering access to care and aiming to be the employer of choice committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Our mission is to empower and enrich our communities through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment, one individual at a time.
Why Choose Us:
At Valley Cities Behavioral Health, we believe in nurturing the potential of every member of our team. Our caring, professional staff is Valley Cities’ most important asset – the very heart and center of who we are. Every day, we strive to ensure that your experience working at Valley Cities reflects the importance of your role as we carry out our mission. As a Peer Support Specialist at VC, you'll embark on an exciting journey with us, laying the foundation for a rewarding career. As an FT team member, you'll unlock a world of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.
Core Values:
Valley Cities upholds core values that guide our approach to care:
- Dignity and respect for all individuals
- Advocacy for health and wellness principles
- Prioritization of integrity and excellence
- Recognition of the importance of mental health in overall well-being
Location: Federal Way, WA
Signing Bonus $1500
Job Summary:
Valley Cities (VC) and community partners are dedicated to constructively addressing the opioid epidemic. The Match Peer Support Specialist is an essential member of a team of substance use disorder, behavioral health, primary care and other partnered providers who together will provide access to a continuum of services for persons with opioid use disorders, utilizing a “hub and spoke” model and a harm-reduction philosophy of care. This position will work closely with the Program Manager, Care Navigators and Nurse Care Manager to screen, enroll, and schedule clients for medication assisted treatment, Care Navigation, Case Management, counseling and other needed care and services, based upon individual care needs, geography, and timeliness of access, and will be responsible for managing/ tracking outcomes data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engaging clients and their supports in a professional manner with a trauma informed approach.
- Assist with screening, program enrollment, scheduling of clinic visits and urinalysis collection.
- Monitor client progress via client tracking sheets and participate in regular staff meetings.
- Providing and maintaining boundaries to help clients and their support in working toward recovery.
- Provide all services with respect for cultural diversity and in the least intrusive way possible.
- Establish ongoing professional development goals; acquire new skills and knowledge through training and other means.
- Attend agency and program training to meet required annual standards for WAC and professional affiliations, including required in-service training and meetings.
- Manage the paperwork of assigned caseload as determined by agency policy.
- Document all client contacts and provision for services in a timely manner.
- Keep client records in compliance with WAC, Medicaid, Medicare, and the Match contract.
- The ability to provide transportation and help clients navigate various systems confidently.
- Understands and implements the King County Recovery Competencies.
- Practice and incorporate Quality Improvement principles in daily work activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED minimum of one year experience in a Behavioral Health Field
- Proof of Registration as a counselor with the State of Washington, or ability to obtain within first week of hire.
- Peer Support Specialist Certification Required (Minimum 1 year experience)
- Good communication skills, teamwork, and ability to collaborate with care team members.
- Experience providing telehealth services and using Microsoft Teams
- Pass required background check.
- Must have a valid Washington state driver’s license and reliable transportation with current insurance.
Schedule:
For a Peer Support Specialist at Valley Cities Behavioral Health, the schedule is dynamic and provides opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager.
We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
