This member of the Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) multidisciplinary team has experience as a recipient of mental health services for severe and persistent mental illness and is willing to share his or her personal, practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit the team and its clients. The Peer Specialist functions to provide expertise about the recovery process, symptom management, and the persistence required to encourage clients to have a satisfying life. Provides peer counseling during client contact; carries out rehabilitation and support functions and assists in treatment, education and crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees.

Compensation: $23.01 - $30.57 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

BHR offers an exceptional benefits package with 100% paid medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance for the employee, $1,000 sign-on bonus, 5% contribution to a 403b retirement plan after one year of employment, 10 paid holidays plus 2 personal holidays per year, a generous paid time off policy of 10 hours per month and 8 hours of sick leave per month, education funds, and reimbursement of credentialing expenditures. BHR is also an eligible employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of paid or volunteer work experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses is highly desired.
• Completed Peer Certification Training with proof of completion or ability to become certified within 90 days of hire is required.
• Have a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• While no longer required, as a health care provider BHR highly recommends applicants and employees are fully vaccinated against Covid.

BHR has over 175 employees serving Thurston, Mason and Grays Harbor counties in Western Washington. The agency's mission is to support and strengthen individuals, families, and the community by promoting mental health and substance use disorder recovery. Mental health and addiction recovery are integral to overall community health. Our vision is a community, healed, through treatment, education, and advocacy. We are committed to equity and inclusion in our services, in our workplace, and in our community.