Peer Bridger/Peer Respite Program Manager

Title:

1162-NN – Manager

Business Title:

Peer Bridger/Peer Respite Program Manager

Additional Titles:

Location:

Washington State University

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Administrative Professional – Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Program Manager position works for the Peer Bridger Program and Peer Respite Program. The Peer Bridger program provides peer support services to individuals who are in state hospitals and inpatient mental health facilities during their transition out of and after their return to their communities. A Peer Bridger must be a Certified Peer Counselor who is employed at a behavioral health agency licensed by the Department of Health that provides recovery services. The Manager manages both the budget and the contracts associated with this program. The Manager is responsible for the administrating, managing and providing oversight for the Peer Bridger Program. The Manager provides direct support to the Peer Bridgers by facilitating monthly administrative calls, in-person meetings in coordination with State Hospital staff, BH-ASO’s, ASO’s, Providers and Hospital Liaisons.

The Manager is responsible for the management and direction of the implementation of Peer Respites in Washington State. Peer Respites provide voluntary, short term, non-crisis services peer support services to individuals who are experiencing psychiatric distress, but do not meet legal requirement for involuntary hospitalization. The Manager will provide ongoing technical assistance needs of the developing workforce and the operationalizing of the new Peer Respites at host organizations. The Manager will also provide policy guidance in the implementation of Peer Respites in Washington State in collaboration with HCA/DBHR leadership. The Manager will be responsible for the management and direction Peer Respites, will provide consultative expertise to top level managers within DSHS and HCA regarding Peer Respite Services and be responsible for developing and maintaining positive partnership with community and internal stakeholders.

The work location for this position is Olympia, WA. The Manager will report to the HCA/DBHR representative and section supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Must possess, or be able to obtain at time of hire, a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain certification as a Certified Peer Counselor, which includes experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders.

• Advance knowledge of the peer certification and training programs.

• Firm knowledge of the local, state and federal peer resources.

Additional Information:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.
Area/College:

Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

Department Name:
Murrow College of Communication and the Health Care Authority – Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

City, State, Zip:

Olympia, WA 98501

Department Link:

https://murrow.wsu.edu/ and https://www.hca.wa.gov/

Monthly Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

FTE:

100%

Position Type:

Temporary

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30, 2023. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .