Job Description
Req #: 234680
Department: HARBORVIEW - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Posting Date: 05/22/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $3676.00 - $5256.00
Shift: First Shift
Notes: This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here (
HARBORVIEW’S EDWARD THOMAS HOUSE MEDICAL RESPITE
has an outstanding opportunity for a
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
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
Serve as a role model demonstrating resiliency in overcoming obstacles common to those with mental illness and/or substance use disorders and bewilling to share personal lived experience as appropriate
Assist patients with identifying goals that promote recovery and resiliency
Assist practitioners with identifying services and activities to help consumers reach those goals
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
Lead and/or co-lead self-help support and education groups
Provide outreach/engagement services for difficult-to-reach clients initially addressing basic needs of food, clothing, shelter and medical care
Work in conjunction with all agency programs as part of the consumer’s treatment team
Assist with community room activities as needed: greets consumers, organize activities, maintain order
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 REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation or equivalent, AND two years of full-time clerical experience OR equivalent education/experience
Must obtain an Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration with the State of Washington
Must obtain a Peer Support Counselor Certification issued by the Mental Health Division as specified in WAC 388-865-0107 within the first 6 months of employment
Valid Washington State Driver’s License
Must obtain and maintain a Food Handler’s Permit ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
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Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
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Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
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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