Cedar Wellness Center is a Tribally owned clinic that treats a diverse population of patients, including Native and Non-Native people. We have the opportunity to provide whole person care, while managing patient substance use disorders, primary care, infectious disease, and mental health needs. We are building a team of dedicated and compassionate individuals.

 

Cedar Wellness Center brings an innovative model of highly individualized, compassionate care to patients with opioid use disorder. From the moment someone walks through the door of our state-of-the-art outpatient facility, they will encounter our thoughtfulness and intention for a humanizing and respectful experience with us. The comforting and safe setting of our nature- inspired facility and the friendly, professional attitude of our staff help to define our journey with each patient—and with each other—from day one.

 

Each employee at Cedar Wellness Center creates their own ripple effect in the larger circles of the families and communities that we touch. Are you ready to make a difference with us?

 

We are currently seeking a Peer Support Specialist to support our clinic in Tacoma, WA. This position, reporting to the Clinic Director, is an excellent opportunity for someone excited to make an immediate and lasting impact in a growing company.

 

Indian Preference applies. Qualified Indian (American Indian or Alaskan Native) applicants will receive preference in accordance with 25 U.S.C. § 5323 and 25 U.S.C. § 472a. 

 

Position Overview

 

Cedar Wellness Center is seeking to hire a versatile Peer Support Specialist who loves taking on a challenge and being part of an aligned, committed team. We are looking for a Peer Support Specialist to support patients’ recovery within a tribal OTP setting by offering peer services using their lived experience to provide empathy, encouragement, and access to essential resources. This role helps to ensure patients navigate their treatment journey with dignity and hope by blending clinical support with lived experience or deep understanding of substance use recovery. The Peer Support Specialist supports the treatment team in providing whole person care. Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.

\nMinimum QualificationsRequired Skills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesEssential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains availability to patients daily to assist with critical resources and referrals.
• Provides individual and group peer-support services.
• Facilitates the delivery of Internal and HCA supported Contingency Management programs and services.
• Develops relationships and coordinates with agencies and service providers to facilitate coordination and information sharing; provides support services as applicable.
• Provides transportation support, housing referrals and PCP and specialty care coordination.
• Performs admission functions, including entering referral data.
• Serves as an advocate for patients and families.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with current and potential referral sources.
• Maintains comprehensive working knowledge of community resources and assist patients in accessing community resources.
• Develops, creates, and maintains a resource file of available social service agencies and assistance providers in the target area for use in referring customers for needed services.
• Serves as the face of the clinic to all patients and visitors, when serving as receptionist.
• Answers calls politely and professionally; refers calls to appropriate staff or takes messages; sets or clears call forwarding when necessary; checks for messages with "on call" person or answering machine each morning.
• Schedules new and returning patients with appropriate staff for medical and clinical counseling appointments; records patient attendance, "no shows," and cancellations.
• Contacts patients via phone to facilitate re engagement to prevent discharge from services.
• Participates in staff meetings and works with other administrative staff as required.
• Maintains professional and congenial attitude toward coworkers, patients, agencies, and members in the community.
• Uses appropriate technology to accomplish job functions; understands and utilizes available technology as customer service, communications, and data-gathering tools.
• Coordinates with jail and probation officials.
• Participates in health fairs, community events, and other events where the target population gathers.
• Floats to the Front office position as needed.
• Completes all required competencies and maintains skill level.
• Recognizes the need for continuous learning by attending staff development programs and workshops.
• Upholds commitment to respectful patient- and family-centered care.
• Upholds patient confidentiality and safety.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians/team members, patients, and families.
• Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
• Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.
• Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality.
• Maintains and practices confidentiality as required by HIPAA regulations regarding client confidentiality and request/release of information.
• Adapts to changes in safety protocols and procedures.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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