Certified Peer Support Specialist, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

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Harborview Medical Center’s Opioid Treatment Programs and Grants has an outstanding opportunity for a Certified Peer Support Specialist, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). WORK SCHEDULE 40 hours per week Day Shift PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a role model demonstrating resiliency in overcoming obstacles and managing their own recovery common to those with serious mental illness Build positive supportive relationships with consumers that helps promote hope, choice, wellness and recovery Assist consumers with identifying and linking to community-based services and supports Assist consumers to understand the effects of psychiatric medications, and with filling prescriptions after discharge Work in conjunction with reputed company inpatient and outpatient programs as part of the consumer’s treatment team Coordinate with inpatient treatment units to facilitate discharge planning Assist consumers in their recovery by teaching independent living skills and chart consumer contact in the electronic medical record as needed REQUIREMENTS High school graduation or equivalent and two years’ experience in a behavioral health organization or consumer/peer run organization; or equivalent education/experience. 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