Peer Support Counselor

Description

What are we looking for in a Peer Support Counselor?

Peer Support Counselors use their own experiences with behavioral health issues, treatment, and recovery to encourage and support clients as they progress through their own recovery steps.

Peer Support Counselors promote socialization and self-advocacy, assist with developing a natural support system, and work with clients to develop & maintain community living skills.

As part of this process, Peer Support Counselors will participate in scheduled and routine activities to assist clients in developing the skills and confidence to exercise control over their own lives.

This role is best suited to an individual who is ready to use their own experiences to relate to others and is willing to travel regularly.

This position is part of our MST (multisystemic therapy) program in Yakima. The MST program is an intensive, family-focused, community-based treatment program to address problematic behaviors in teens.

Working intensely with families in their homes and out in the community, the MST program empowers caregivers with the skills & support systems to independently address the challenges the youth is experiencing with family, peers, school, and community that resulted in problematic and criminal behaviors, including substance use.

Although based in our Kennewick clinic, the Peer Support Counselor will travel throughout Benton & Franklin Counties to meet with clients during the work day, with occasional out-of-town travel to meet with clients incarcerated in facilities throughout the state.

This position is part-time, 20 hours per week, and may require occasional work outside of standard business hours to meet the needs of client families served.

Peer Support Counselor duties may include :

• assisting clients with attending appointments, applying for social services benefits, finding and maintaining housing, and other activities of daily living
• collaborating with each client in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans and self-directed recovery action plans
• sharing personal experiences of recovery, as appropriate, to build motivation and encourage clients in their treatment
• partnering with clients to advocate for their needs & desires throughout treatment
• modeling ways to engage with others to increase social supports, develop meaningful relationships, and access & navigate community resources
• assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be a self-identified consumer of mental health services in stable recovery for at least one year
• Eligible for Peer Counselor certification provided by the Washington State Healthcare Authority :
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
• Must have valid driver's license, vehicle liability insurance, and at least two years of safe driving experience

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You

Training and Development

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
• Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable

Innovative Program & Services

• A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
• Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services

Excellent Benefits

• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation

Qualifications

Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions.

The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.