Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Peer Specialist

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Your Experience Matters

Lourdes Behavior Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Substance Use Disorder Specialist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

A Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Peer Specialist who excels in this role:

• Provide service coordination (case management) for assigned consumers in the community (outside of traditional office settings.) and provide on-call crisis coverage.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide ongoing monitoring of mental illness symptoms.
• Act as liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
• Coordinates immediately with psychiatric inpatient service providers when indicated to ensure that lengths of stay are utilized most appropriately and take a lead role in rehabilitation services. Coordinate with outside services when detoxification is necessary and establish linkage to outpatient self-help programs and residential facilities.
• Provide individual and group substance use counseling.
• Provide ongoing assessment, problem solving, skills training, supervision, and environmental adaptations to assist clients with activities of daily living (ADL's).
  
  

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full-time employees) as well as 8 paid holidays per year.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  
  

Education

What we're looking for

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or combination of education and expeience required for the job.
• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related field preferred. High School Diploma required
  
  

Experience:

• 1+ years
• One (1) year of training in substance abuse assessment and treatment or at least One (1) year of supervised experience and 40 hours of training in substance abuse treatment.Experience in mental health evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation given strong preference
  
  

Certifications: List here, if any

• BCLS upon completion of hospital orientation
  
  

Licenses: List here, if any

• Must have/obtain a current Washington State Driver License with reliable personal transportation and Liability Insurance. Substance Use Disorder Professional License or Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee in Washington State preferred
  
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Bilingual and/or English Spanish speaking preferred and ability to work with culturally diverse population.
• Must have a clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe mental illnesses and knowledge of the PACT model.Must have and maintain a cell phone to use for business purposes.
  
  

More About Lourdes Behavioral Health

Lourdes Behavioral Health is a 53-bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Tri-Cities community for over 25 years.

Hourly range: $16.66-$18.79

EEOC Statement

"Lourdes Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lourdes Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."