Peer Support Counselor

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE•Walla Walla, WA

3d•$18 - $28

About The Position

Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. 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 position is part of the Housing and Recovery through Peer Services (HARPS) program, which assists individuals transitioning from inpatient psychiatric or substance abuse treatment settings, or individuals at risk of homelessness, to obtain and maintain permanent housing. The HARPS program utilizes peer support and housing assistance to engage individuals in ongoing behavioral health treatment, reduce homelessness, and support the recovery and resiliency of individuals with serious mental illness. This Peer Support Counselor position 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 requires having previously been a consumer of mental health or substance use treatment services and be stable in recovery for at least one year. This position will have a regular full-time schedule of Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must be a self-identified consumer of mental services and be stable in recovery for at least one year
Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare.
Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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
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
Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
Access to Employee Assistance Program services
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
Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
Financial incentives to further employee education