Peer Counselor - Edward Thomas Medical Respite

Position: Peer Counselor - Edward Thomas House Medical Respite

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center’s Edward Thomas House Medical Respite has an outstanding opportunity for a Peer Support Counselor
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WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week
• Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Edward Thomas House Medical Respite is a unique medical respite harm reduction program that provides shelter care with embedded nursing, mental health, and case management services to an at‑risk homeless population. Medical Respite is a part of the Healthcare for the Homeless Network and is supported by funds from multiple sources including King County Public Health, MIDD, and local hospitals.

The Edward Thomas House admits patients referred from all King County area hospitals 7 days a week and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The program is operated by Harborview Medical Center (HMC) at an off‑site location next to the Harborview emergency department.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team to serve homeless people, many of whom are using substances and/or have a mental illness
• Serve as a role model demonstrating resiliency in overcoming obstacles common to those with mental illness and/or substance use disorders and be willing to share personal lived experience as appropriate
• Assist patients with identifying goals that promote recovery and resiliency and assist practitioners with identifying services and activities to help consumers reach those goals
• Lead and/or co‑lead self‑help support and education groups
• Work in conjunction with all agency programs as part of the consumer’s treatment team
• Assist with community room activities as needed: greets consumers, organizes activities, maintains order
• Provide outreach/engagement services for difficult‑to‑reach clients initially addressing basic needs of food, clothing, shelter and medical care
• Attend relevant meetings. Maintain clinical and billing records, submit daily activity reports, and chart consumer contact in the electronic medical record as needed
• Operate office equipment such as computer, and copy/fax machines

REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduation or equivalent and two years’ experience in a behavioral health organization or consumer/peer run organization; or equivalent education/experience.
• Peer Counselor Certification (Department of Behavioral Health and Recovery) OR Community Health Worker Certification (Department of Health)
• Within 7 days of employment and depending on job requirements:
  Must apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration/License with the State of WA (Dept of Health), and have obtained this credential within 60 days of hire (RCW
  18.19.210).
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum

$47,724.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum

$68,244.00 annual

Other Compensation

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Benefits

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Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full‑Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 ()

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To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206‑543‑6450 or dso .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law () .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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