Job Description

At Prosperity Wellness Center, we know the best way to predict the future of healthcare is to create it. As a member of our growing team, you will have a voice in the creation of life-changing programs and treatment centers nationwide. Working collaboratively with the best and the brightest in our industry, you will be part of an innovative team of professionals committed to generating positive and remarkable outcomes for the clients we serve.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place. Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Compensation Range: $22-24 per hour

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience.

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k) 
• Healthcare benefits 
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities 
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

Job Description

Peer Support services include providing education, assessment, intervention, and outreach services to various components within the clinical programming, working with patients individually, intro to step-work, and education around other self-help modalities. Develops and maintains relationships with patients in the program, provides psychoeducation and aids in patient engagement and/or ATA blocks.

Responsibilites

The duties listed below reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

• Perform job functions as determined by Program Director, CEO and needs of the facility
• Responsible for groups/lectures, including:
  • Alternative Self-Help meetings (Intro to NA, Dharma, Smart Recovery, etc.) at designated times as determined by Program Director.
• Meets with client within 48 hours of admission to complete a patient engagement.
• Meets with patients weekly to review individual work and self-help introductions.
• Maintains support in clinical programming with specialty groups.
• Works with patients to develop a daily routine focusing on behaviors needed for long term recovery.
• Orients the patient to the program and schedules.
• Willingly shares personal recovery experiences, demonstrates and models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Assists in patient engagement and ATA blocking.
• Meets with patients individually to provide treatment work including but not limited to step work.
• Provides support to patient’s families, with patient consent.
• Complies with facility policies and procedures.
• Participates in all staff meetings; responsible for obtaining information.
• Attends in-services and educational training as necessary and as assigned.
• Approaches patients/family members, significant others, and visitors with a respectful caring manner to convey a sense of concern and warmth.
• Works with the CEO on further outreach efforts.
• Engages with patients during their day-to-day, facilitating a trusting, healthy bond for further outreach and involvement in the event of relapse or outreach.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information.
• Communicates and problem solves via the chain of command.
• Takes the lead on reviewing and responding to D365/Videra alerts
• Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner, sensitive to patient and staff diversity.
• Seeks corrective criticism and has the ability to evaluate suggestions objectively.
• Completes daily tasks as assigned and documents the delivery of all patient services.
• Promotes a favorable/positive work atmosphere.
• Seeks out learning experiences and incorporates new knowledge into practice.
• Maintains flexibility and adaptability to expected and unexpected changes in the work environment.
• Performs other duties as required in relation to function.

This is a part-time position that will work Thursday-Saturday 8am - 4:30pm. 

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website prosperitywellnesscenter.com

Qualifications

• Previous experience in behavioral health or substance treatment strongly preferred.
• Past experience working directly with people in a service-oriented field is beneficial.
• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Minimum of 1 year sobriety, if in recovery 
• First Aid, CPR, AED within 30 days of hire required recertification annually thereafter. 
• De-escalation/restraint technique certification within 90 days of hire and recertification annually thereafter. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to document within an electronic system. 
• Past or present consumer of mental health or substance abuse services with a history of managing one's own illness.
• Awareness of the importance of recovery in living with a mental illness or addictions problem.
• Washington State only: 
  • Must be a Certified Peer through the Washington State Health Care Authority 
  • Must apply for a WA Department of Health, Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) credential, within 30 days of hire and maintain this credential throughout employment. 

Not sure if you meet all the

qualifications

? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.  

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

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