Peer Support Counselor

Comprehensive Healthcare; College Place (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan with contributions

Life and disability insurance

Education incentives

Job summary

Comprehensive Healthcare is seeking a Part-Time Peer Support Counselor in College Place, WA. The role emphasizes using lived experience to support clients through recovery, developing personalized plans, and promoting social connections with an emphasis on community resources.

Travel is required regularly to fulfill duties. The candidate must be a current or former consumer of mental health or substance use services, with at least one year of stable recovery, and eligible for Agency Affiliated

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must have been a consumer of mental health/substance use treatment and be stable in recovery for at least one year.
• Eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor is required.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance.
• Willingness to comply with N95 respirator requirements and related testing.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with attending appointments and applying for social services.
• Collaborating with clients to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Sharing personal recovery experiences to motivate clients.
• Partnering with clients to advocate for their needs during treatment.
• Modeling engagement strategies to expand social supports and community resources.
• Assessing client safety and taking crisis interventions when needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Self-identified consumer of mental health services with stable recovery for at least one year

Eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor

Valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance

Willingness to comply with N95 respirator requirements

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: College Place, WA 99325Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High school diploma or GEDSalary Range: $18.36 - $27.54 HourlyJob Shift: DayWho is Comprehensive Healthcare?

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.

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 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 part-time schedule of Friday-Monday, 9am to 2pm (subject to change)

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 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
• Must be willing to comply with N95 respirator requirements, including the removal of facial hair for initial fit testing and throughout employment when donning N95 respirators is clinically indicated
• 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.
• It is the policy of Comprehensive Healthcare to ensure that employees are provided the equipment necessary to protect their health from respiratory disease in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Respirators, training, and medical evaluations are provided at no cost to the employee during normal working hours. The medical evaluation will determine the employee’s ability to use a respirator and is required prior to completing fit testing of the respirator. Fit testing will be performed using the same make, model, style, and size of respirator that will be used by the employee when at work. A respirator is designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles. The edges of the respirator are designed to form a seal around the nose and mouth. To achieve this, employees must (a) arrive for fit testing clean shaven around the sealing surface of the mask; (s) have nothing to eat or drink other than plain water for 20 minutes prior to the appointment; and (3) have not smoked, vaped, or chewed gum for 20 minutes prior to the appointment.

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
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.