Peer Pathfinder

Office

Location:

PBH Sequim Office
Department: Outreach Services
Pay Range: $20 to $23 per hour (DOE/DOQ)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Life Flight Membership

Under the State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grant (STR) this position will provide outreach and engagement services to individuals who are homeless and suspected of Opioid Use Disorders. This individual will use his or her own lived experience of recovery from substance use/mental illness to assist participants in enrolling in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment.

• Provide outreach and establish connections with individuals who are homeless and suspected of having an SUD (substance use disorder).
• Establishes strong relationships and partnerships with a variety of treatment providers including emergency room staff, substance use disorder treatment providers, recovery support providers,
• Assists clients with links to housing, benefits, and treatment services.
• Assists clients with becoming enrolled in MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) or other appropriate treatment options.
• Provide recovery support in the emergency room, homeless encampments, and other areas where eligible clients may gather.
• Use his or her own lived experience of recovery from addiction/mental illness plus skills learned in formal training to deliver services to eligible clients.
• Maintains and submits data and reports as required.
• Maintains familiarity with and handles client information in accordance with Federal Regulations (42 CFR, Part
  2), the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 71.05.390 and RCW 71.24), and other applicable laws pertaining to confidentiality of client and staff information.
• Maintains physical security of confidential materials and assigned Agency property.

• Performs relevant clinical and administrative tasks according to agency policies.
• Demonstrates proficiency in utilization of the Agency's electronic medical record system.
• Participates in team meetings and program development.
• Provides information and education to community members.
• Maintains high standards of professional conduct in interaction with clients, staff, and other community members.
• Maintains professional competence through a program of professional development and in-service training.
• Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changing work demands.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

• Maintains accurate and timely chart information in compliance with SBH-ASO, State, funding source, and agency quality assurance guidelines.
• Meet agency productivity expectations of 50% on a consistent basis.
• Meet agency expectations for documentation of services.
• Meets all contract obligations.
• Coordinate and prioritize work assignments so that tasks are completed on time and in a quality manner.

Minimum High School Diploma/GED

Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (with assistance from PBH)

credential within 6 months of hire (with assistance from PBH)

Must be a person who has their very own personal experience receiving services for a mental health condition OR is in recovery from a substance use disorder for at least the last two consecutive years.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory and insurable driving record to be able to drive company vehicles.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
• Must be able to provide vaccination records for MMR, Hep B, Tdap and recent flu shot

Desirable that the applicant has an understanding of Peer Support ethical and practice guidelines of being open minded, recovery oriented, hopeful, respectful, empathetic agent of change, strengths focused, and person centered.

• Ability to identify client capabilities regarding education, work, and leisure activities.
• Able to identify individual coping strategies and supports.
• Able to elicit client choices.
• Able to use sound judgments in intervention, support services, and problem solving.
• Able to manage crises effectively to ensure safety.
• Able and willing to work independently and as a team member.

• Able to help clients transition from clinical services to natural…