Peer Counselor - Adult Mobile Crisis

Catholic-Charities-Serving-Central-Washington; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington seeks a Peer Counselor to support clients by sharing recovery experiences, helping navigate systems, and encouraging engagement with treatments. Services may be provided in the community, at clinics, or in clients’ homes depending on need.

Responsibilities include referrals, transportation support, linking to resources, and coordinating care with other providers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be a self-identified consumer of mental health or substance use disorder treatment services in stable recovery for at least one year.
• Preferred: At least two years’ experience providing peer services.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and required minimum liability insurance by WA State.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration and Peer Counselor certification through the Washington State Health Care Authority; or Certified Peer Support Specialist or Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee credential from the Washington State Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide referrals and resources to help clients access medical, mental health, vocational, educational, financial, and other supports.
• Assist with transportation, psychosocial support, and activities of daily living.
• Link to and access community resources for housing, behavioral health, education, financial, vocational, and transportation needs.
• Maintain continuity of care and coordinate with internal and external providers.
• Complete documentation within required timeframes.
• Maintain working relationships with staff and external resources.
• Coordinate treatment with other providers and initiate referrals as appropriate.
• Document all services in EMR and required systems.
• Maintain contacts on Google spreadsheet.
• Attend supervision, meetings, trainings, and community events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-motivated

Independent work

Team oriented

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary:The Peer Counselor supports clients by sharing their own lived experience with behavioral health recovery, demonstrates how to navigate systems and processes, encourages clients' engagement with treatments needed. Services may be provided in the community, at other healthcare agencies, in a client's home, or in a Catholic Charities clinic location, depending on need.Responsibilities:Provide referrals and resources to help clients access available services such as medical, mental health, vocational, educational, financial support, and all other needs supports as indicatedAssist with transportation, psychosocial support, and activities of daily livingAssist with linking to and accessing community resources for basic needs including housing, behavioral health resources, education, financial, vocational, and transportation as neededProvides continuity of care in support of established client/therapist relationships and best practices, coordinates care with providers internally and outside of the agency with a Release of Information.Completes appropriate documentation for services provided within required timeframes.Establishes and maintains working relationships with Catholic Charities staff, community resources, and other providersCoordinates consumer treatment with other providers, and initiates referrals to medical providers and other community resources when appropriate.Reports and documents all services in the Electronic Medical Record as well as other contractually required systems. Maintains contacts on Google spreadsheetAttend all required individual supervision, group supervision, all staff meetings, clinical training, and other trainings or community meetings as requestedPerforms other duties as assignedJob Requirements:The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.Physical Requirements:This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision and skill.Non-Physical Requirements:EducationHigh School Diploma or GED requiredExperienceMust be a self-identified consumer of mental health or substance use disorder treatment services in stable recovery for at least one yearPreferred: At least two years’ experience providing peer servicesSpecial SkillsPossess and utilize effective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to be self-motivated, work independently and as a team memberAbility to represent the agency in a professional manner within the communityBilingual/bi-cultural (English/Spanish) preferred, but not requiredLicensure, Registration, CertificationValid Washington State driver’s license and required minimum liability insurance by WA StateMust be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ liability insurance providerAgency Affiliated Counselor Registration and Peer Counselor certification through the Washington State Health Care Authority; or Certified Peer Support Specialist or Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee credential from the Washington State Department of HealthEmployment is conditional upon:Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when requiredWork Schedule: Two shifts available:Option 1: Monday overnight (7pm-9am), Friday & Saturday swing (10am-12am)Option 2: Sunday & Monday swing (10am-midnight), Wednesday overnight (7pm-9am)Wage Range: $22.26-$27.56 per hour, depending on experienceBenefits:13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per yearHealth insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic CharitiesRetirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employmentBasic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic CharitiesFlexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employmentEducation Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employmentAdditional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theftEmployee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing toolsAnnual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employmentIt is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.