Peer Health Navigator Full-Time PM/Tue-Sat - Behavioral Health 265

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u003cpu003eFounded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And weu0027re growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.u003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eShelton Next Steps, a long-term civil commitment acute 16-bed Evaluation u0026amp; Treatment Center in Thurston County will provide services to individuals experiencing severe psychiatric symptoms and can benefit from more structured services, supports in a secure setting.u0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspanu003eEmployment Status:u0026nbsp;u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003cspanu003eu0026nbsp;Full-Timeu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspanu003eShift:u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003cspanu003eu0026nbsp; PM 3:00 pmu0026nbsp; - 11:30 pmu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspanu003eDays:u0026nbsp;u0026nbsp;u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003cspanu003eTuesday - Saturdayu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePOSITION SUMMARYu003c/strongu003eu003cbr /u003eThe Peer Health Navigator engages and connects members served to mental health, primary care, substance use, and specialty health care services; helps them develop personal health and wellness goals; educates them on how to advocate for themselves and effectively communicate their needs; and supports them in overcoming barriers and building resilience. The Peer Health Navigator supports members served in maintaining a follow-up care plan and developing other self-management skills through a u0026ldquo;Modeling u0026ndash; navigator performs task; member served observes, Coaching u0026ndash; member served performs task; navigator coaches, Fading u0026ndash; member served self-directs and manages own healthcare; navigator assist as neededu0026rdquo; process. The Peer Health Navigator simultaneously serves as a role model of resilience, recovery, and self-responsibility for their own mental and physical health. They continually promote and reinforce Telecareu0026rsquo;s Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS) in which the memberu0026rsquo;s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into services and self-help programming. Additionally, Peer Health Navigators will respond to critical situations with high-level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for members served experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSu003c/strongu003eu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholdersu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Draws upon own personal recovery experience with mental health/addiction challenges as a basis for engagement as a peer with the members served and to validate membersu0026rsquo; own lived experiencesu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Assists members served with voicing their strengths, interests, and goals throughout their time in services including: goal plans, crisis plans and other methods of expressing individual preferencesu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Utilizes a comprehensive resource guide and educates members about local community supports and resourcesu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Supports members served in developing strategies to reduce self-stigmau003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Engages and communicates with a wide range of members served especially those who are struggling to be active in their own recoveryu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Assists participants in all needs including Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)u003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetingsu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Participates in verbal de-escalation and physical interventions in emergent situations and is willing and able to assist other staff as needed to maintain a safe, healing environment for allu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Travels locally to provide outreach to members served in the community (program specific)u003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention trainingu003cbr /u003eDuties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eQUALIFICATIONSu003c/strongu003eu003cbr /u003eRequired: u003cbr /u003eu0026bull; High School Diploma or GED requiredu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Certified Peer Specialist and/or completed Peer Support Trainingu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Completion of a Health Navigator training program or completion within one (1) year of hireu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Two (2) yearsu0026rsquo; experience or part-time equivalent supporting individuals with behavioral health challengesu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Experience supporting individuals with physical health challenges to navigate the physical health care systemu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Experience as a beneficiary of the public Behavioral Health system of care u003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Current Certification by the State Peer Counselor Training Programu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Ability to meet state requirements for registration as an Agency Affiliated Counselor within 60 days of employmentu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Must be at least 18 years of ageu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment u003cbr /u003eu0026bull; All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driveru0026rsquo;s license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply.u003cbr /u003eu003cbr /u003ePreferred:u003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Bilingual a plus u003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Bicultural background/experience preferred u003cbr /u003eu003cbr /u003eu003cstrongu003eSKILLSu003c/strongu003eu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Knowledge of recovery focused, strengths based work in mental health/addiction recoveryu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Willing to seek to understand membersu0026rsquo; unique circumstances, personal preferences, and goals and incorporate them into daily work as well as any needed crisis response to help them regain a sense of controlu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Have a strong understanding of recovery and resilience, the value of partnerships with members and member choice, and the balance between protection from harm and personal dignityu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Strong knowledge of relevant community resources and methods for accessing themu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Possess strong communication, writing skills, and typing/computer skillsu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Experience working with adults facing mental health/addiction challengesu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Interest or experience in working with people who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional mental health programsu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Ability to communicate and work effectively with members served, family members, and staff from various backgroundsu003cbr /u003eu003cbr /u003eu003cstrongu003ePHYSICAL DEMANDSu003c/strongu003eu003cbr /u003eThe physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.u003cbr /u003eu003cbr /u003eThe employee is occasionally required to stand, twist, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity.u003cbr /u003eu003cbr /u003eu003cstrongu003eEOE AA M/F/V/Disabilityu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c),MatchScore:1.0,HasApplied:false,ApplicationJobBoardName:null,ApplicationJobBoardId:null,DateApplied:null,Salaried:false,CompensationAmount:null,PublishingStatus:1,Links:[],BehaviorCriteria:[],MotivationCriteria:[],EducationCriteria:[],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:4f54269c-3a81-e250-e075-3a1a05307eef,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:false,ExternalPostedDate:null,InternalPostedDate:2021-11-09T18:24:13.545Z},{JobBoardId:2fcbb6f4-e717-17cb-9327-3dd87a55b08d,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2021-11-09T18:24:13.545Z,InternalPostedDate:null}],AssessmentUri:null,AssessmentStatus:null,OpportunityIsClosed:false,TravelRequired:null,TravelDescription:null,SupervisorName:null,Assessments:[],ApplicationId:null,CompensationAnnualMinimum:null,CompensationAnnualMaximum:null,CompensationHourlyMinimum:null,CompensationHourlyMaximum:null,CompensationCurrency:null});

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