Peer Specialist - Prosecutorial Diversion - Lourdes Crisis Services - Part-Time - Days
Company: Lourdes Health
Location: Pasco
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
The Peer Specialist Case Manager functions as part of a
multidisciplinary team as someone who has experience as a recipient
of mental health services for severe and persistent mental illness
and is willing to use and share his or her personal, practical
experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit the team
and its clients. Peer Specialist Case Manager follows-up with
referrals made by the Prosecutorial Diversion Program's Care
Coordinators and Mental Health Professional. Provide ongoing case
management services to persons experiencing symptoms of acute or
chronic mental illness until such time as a primary therapist,
medication management provider, and/or case manager can be assigned
from one of the community mental health centers. Provide case
management services for adults who have chronic mental illnesses or
severe mental disorders in jail, detox, crisis triage facilities,
and psychiatric inpatient facilities. Provides evaluations,
designs, implements, and coordinates services in order to assist
the person in transitioning from jail, detox, crisis triage
facilities, and psychiatric inpatient facilities to the community
in order to maintain an optimum living environment and to decrease
the barriers to functional community living. Peer Specialist Case
Manager will assist with obtaining benefits, housing assistance,
and supported employment services. Coordination of care will
include but not be limited to; medication management, substance use
treatment, therapy, housing, physical health needs, developmental
needs, identification and partnering with natural supports and
vocational needs as deemed appropriate.
Shift is 20 hours per week, 4 hours per day.
*This is designated as a safety-sensitive position*
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or GED required
Population Specific: Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to the population of patients served
Experience: Experience assisting persons, who have experience
mental health problems, self-identify as a recipient or survivor of
mental health services and/or co-occurring, well grounded in
recovery for a minimum of one (1) year required
Certification: Have or obtain a current Certified Washington State
Peer Counselor within 12 months of employment in position. Have or
obtain a current Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor
within 12 months of employment date.
Required Licensure: Must have/obtain a current Washington State
Driver's License with Liability Insurance, to use personal
vehicle
Other: Bilingual and/or English-Spanish-Speaking ability preferred.
Ability to work with a culturally diverse population Employee will
possess a cell phone to be used at work and a stipend will be given
to cover this expense
About Us
Lourdes Health Network is a Catholic health care institution,
founded in 1916 by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Our Mission is an
extension of the healing ministry of Jesus. We are called to serve
our community, our patients, their loved ones and our co-workers
with respect, compassion and care. We respond to the health care
needs of the community in a Christian spirit. We strive for
excellence in all we do.
Applicants may proceed by clicking on the "Apply Now" button. To
apply at a later time, return to the Employment page at
www.yourlourdes.com or visit one of your Employment Kiosks in the
Human Resources Department located at 520 N 4th Ave. Pasco,
Washington.
If you have any questions about the application process or require
reasonable accommodation to complete the application process,
please contact Human Resources at Lourdes Health Network at
509-546-2283 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 PST
Monday-Friday.
We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and do not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, political affiliation or belief.
Lourdes Health Network participates in the Electronic Employment
Verification Program.
SALARY:
$15.74 - $18.79
Benefits:
Medical Insurance: PPO, HRA, HDHP offered through Blue Cross Blue
Shield
Dental Insurance: Offered through Delta Dental
Vision Insurance: Offered through VSP
Free EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid Time Off (Up to 25 days a year or 200 hours)
Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Coverage options for Medical, Dental and Vision include: Employee,
Employee & Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee & Child, Family
Voluntary Benefits:
Health Savings Account
Flex Spending Account: Medical & Dependent
Voluntary Life: including Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and
Child
Critical Illness: including Employee & Spouse/Domestic Partner
Hospital Indemnity
Accident Coverage
Identity Theft Protection
Legal Aid
401(k)
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