Peer Recovery Specialist

EmergencyMD • Tacoma, WA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Peer Recovery Specialist / Tacoma, WA

Consejo Counseling and Referral Service is looking to hire a full-time Peer Recovery Specialist for our Tacoma, WA location.

We offer Relocation Assistance, Sign on Bonus and exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k), vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, personal days, life insurance, AD&D, training funds, and your birthday off.

Summary of Job Description:

Provide support to reduce isolation, promote self-empowerment, enhance quality of life and serve the needs of consumers and their families through peer support, advocacy, education and outreach. Ensure services are provided in a holistic and culturally sensitive process, which promote the dignity, respect, safety and maximum optimal functioning of the individual. Provide a living example of hope for others with mental illnesses. Act as a role model of recovery for the consumer.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A Peer Recovery Specialist

High School diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge in the basic concepts of peer support including an understanding of the 10 fundamental Components of Recovery.
Personal experience with the mental health system provided in King County.
Certified Peer Counselor who completed a specialized training provided or contracted by the Washington State Mental Health Division (MHD) Preferred.
Willingness to learn new skills as needed.
Knowledge and understanding of bicultural issues and needs.
Ability to tell their own recovery and resiliency story in ways that are culturally relevant to the mental health consumer(s).
Registered with the Washington State Department of Health as an agency affiliated counselor.
Experience with peer counseling, health education and/or public speaking preferred.
Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing both English and Spanish preferred.
Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation with insurance.

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time therapy position works a typical schedule of 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday.

SALARY

$18.99 to $23.56 /hr. depending on experience, qualifications and credentials.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application.

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