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MultiCare Health System Peer Specialist (Part Time) in Yakima, Washington
You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. FTE: 0.5, Shift: Day, Schedule: 20 hours/week Position Summary The Peer Specialist is a key multidisciplinary team position at MultiCare. Providing peer viewpoints about the recovery process, symptom management, and the persistence required by patients with severe and persistent mental illnesses to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you will collaborate to promote a team culture of respect, empathy and understanding. Responsibilities You will assist clients in a wide range of services to regain control and success in their own lives, such as developing supportive relationships, self-advocacy, stable housing, education, and employment. You will provide peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer, to validate patients' experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement to patients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own healthcare and wellness You will serve as a mentor to patients to promote hope and empowerment You will provide consultation from a mental health consumer perspective to the entire team concerning patients' experiences on symptoms of mental illness, responses to and opinions of treatment, and experiences of recovery You will assist in the provision of direct clinical services to patients on an individual, group, and family basis in the office and in community settings to teach symptom/behavior-management techniques, support skill-building, and to strengthen skills to cope with internal and external stresses You will encourage consumer self-help programs and consumer advocacy organizations that promote recovery Requirements High school diploma preferred OR two years paid or volunteer work experience with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses Successful completion of assigned training Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered within 90 days of hire Washington state Peer Counselor certification, or the ability to acquire that certification within one year of date of hire Drivers License/Abstract BLS Certification and First Aid card due within 30 days of hire Experience as a recipient of mental health services for severe and persistent mental health illness About Yakima Memorial Hospital MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice and advanced care for children with special health needs. Clinicians here care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful. About the Yakima Community Yakima enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers endless outdoor activities, from hiking, mountain biking and fishing to skiing, rafting and camping. Residents also enjoy rivers, lakes and scenic trails just minutes from home, along with a lower cost of living and a welcoming community - perfect for those who love an active outdoor lifestyle. Why MultiCare? Rooted in the local community - Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years Growth and education - Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your