Certified Peer Counselor

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY in Longview, WA seeks a Certified Peer Counselor (CPC) to support peers with mental health recovery. You will work under supervision, applying lived experience to provide peer support across multiple settings including homes, schools and the community.

The role requires CPC certification in Washington and an active R-AAC or eligibility, with HIPAA/42 CFR compliance and strong communication. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Actively holds a Certified Peer Counselor (CPC) certification in Washington.
• Active Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (R-AAC) or eligible prior to hire.
• Knowledgeable about HIPAA and 42 CFR privacy regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Conduct effective interviews and facilitate meetings.
• Work well in a team-based environment.
• Proficient with computer applications and internet operations.
• Work with diverse populations and interpret program provisions.
• Facilitate workshops including youth events.
• Ability to life up to 25 pounds; sit at a computer for long periods.
• Valid driver’s license and active car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Encourage recovery and resiliency by supporting client strengths and goals.
• Promote self-advocacy through developing natural and communal support structures.
• Assist in organizing recovery goals per Individual Treatment Service Plan.
• Support symptom management and relapse prevention with self-care planning.
• Inspire hope by sharing personal experiences relevant to clients’ needs.
• Update and manage Case Notes within treatment guidelines and plans.
• Set up regular sessions to promote ongoing recovery progress.
• Provide peer counseling in homes, schools, and local communities.
• Comply with HIPAA and 42 CFR privacy and security regulations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Tools

HIPAA knowledge

42 CFR familiarity

Job description

• Location 1107 Broadway St.,Longview, WA, 98632,United States
• Base Pay $17.13 - $23.50 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt

Job Title: Certified Peer Counselor (CPC)

Certified Peer Counselors (CPC) work with their peers (adults and youth) and the parents of children receiving mental health services. They draw upon their experiences to help peers find hope and make progress toward recovery. Because of their own life experience, they are uniquely equipped to provide support, encouragement and resources to those with mental health challenges.

The Certified Peer Counselor is an active member of the Mental Health Recovery Team and provides peer support services to clients with a mental illnesses diagnosis. A Peer Support Specialists will work under supervision of a qualified Mental Health Professional (MHP). The Certified Peer Counselor will function as a role model to peers; exhibiting competency in personal recovery and the use of coping skills; serve as a mental health consumer advocate, providing consumer information and peer support for clients in a variety of settings. The Certified Peer Counselor performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers of all ages, from young adult to old age, in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process.

Typical Work

• Encouraging a self-identified, active model of recovery by assisting mental health consumers to recognize and develop resiliency through identifying and supporting personal strengths and goals;
• Promote self-advocacy through exploring and assisting in the development of an active Natural and Communal Support structure to meet individual needs;
• Assist in organizing, encouraging, and assisting personal recovery goals as identified by Individual Treatment Service Plan provided by the primary Mental Health Provider;
• Support symptom management and relapse prevention through developing a personal self-care program based upon personal needs by utilizing educational resources and experiential means;
• Inspire hope through sharing personal experiences that are relevant to the needs of mental health consumer;
• Update and manage Case Notes within treatment and guideline protocols reporting on status and progress in conjunction with treatment plan;
• Set up regular sessions with mental health consumer to promote consistent growth of recovery goals;
• Provides Peer Counseling support to clients in their natural environment including but not limited to local schools, the clients home and in the local and surrounding communities;
• Complies with all HIPAA and 42 CFR privacy and security regulations;
• Performs other work as required.

Qualifications

• Actively holds a Certified Peer Counselor (CPC) certification with the state of Washington by successfully completing a 80-hour approved training and passing the state exam;
• Possesses an active Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (R-AAC) in Washington State or is able to obtain a pending R-AAC in Washington State prior to hiring;
• Knowledgeable in HIPAA and 42 CFR regulations;
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in both group and individual settings;
• Conduct effective interviews and facilitate meetings;
• Work in a team based environment;
• Implement quality process initiatives by utilizing tools to ensure customer satisfaction;
• Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal relationships with customers, peers, management, partners, community based organizations, private employers, and other state & public agencies;
• Perform computer applications & internet operations;
• Work with diverse populations; comprehend and interpret program provisions, regulations, and administrative policies;
• Facilitate workshops including but not limited to youth summer events;
• Work in a fast paced environment demonstrating flexibility and ability to adapt to change;
• Recruit & engage customers into a system that provides a multitude of services to meet their needs;
• Ability to life up to 25 pounds at a time;
• Ability to sit at a computer for prolonged periods of time;
• Must have a valid driver’s license and active car insurance.