Peer Pathfinder
Company: Comprehensive Healthcare
Location: Walla Walla
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and
integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take
pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in
delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented
services.
What are we looking for in a Peer Pathfinder?
Peer Pathfinders use their own lived experience with mental health
or substance use treatment to help support & motivate clients who
are currently preparing for release from a jail setting. The Peer
Pathfinder connects with individuals as they transition out of
incarceration into community-based treatment services and assists
with identifying and addressing perceived barriers to discharge and
provides support throughout the transition process. After the
client's release from incarceration, Peer Pathfinders assist
clients with developing independent living skills, coping skills,
community adjustment skills, and self-advocacy. This position is
best suited for someone who is ready to use their own experiences
to support others and is willing to travel locally each day.
Peer Bridger duties may include:
building a relationship with incarcerated clients to engage them in
planning their release from jail and connecting with outpatient
services upon release
modeling ways to engage with others to increase social supports,
develop meaningful relationships, and access & navigate community
resources
participating in crisis & treatment planning and advocating for the
client's wishes and perspectives throughout the process
sharing personal experiences of recovery, as appropriate, to
encourage clients in their treatment
assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking
appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
completing all required documentation in a timely manner
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Must be a self-identified consumer of mental health services in
stable recovery
Eligible for Peer Counselor certification provided by the
Washington State Healthcare Authority:
https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/behavioral-health-recovery/peer-support
Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated
Counselor
Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability
insurance
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide documentation
upon hire or be approved for a qualifying medical or religious
exemption prior to starting work
What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development
A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with
room for mobility and promotion
Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and
consultation in implementing evidence-based services and
programs
Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable
Innovative Program & Services
A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services
within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an
ever-changing healthcare environment
Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous
quality improvement
Established partnerships with major research universities and other
community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge
treatment programs and services
Excellent Benefits
Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
Access to Employee Assistance Program services
Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of
compensation
Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50%
investment match of up to 4% of compensation
Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
Financial incentives to further employee education
Keywords: Comprehensive Healthcare, Spokane , Peer Pathfinder, Other , Walla Walla, Washington
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