Youth Recovery Coordinator

Comprehensive Healthcare; Walla Walla (WA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Comprehensive Healthcare is seeking a Youth Recovery Coordinator to support teens and young adults and their families in accessing treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders in Washington. The role includes coordinating services, engaging families when possible, and providing crisis support as needed, with home visit capabilities.

The position emphasizes building trust with diverse groups, early intervention, and collaboration with local resources to improve recovery outcomes for

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse groups of people to navigate family dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with each client to develop a treatment plan based on needs and goals.
• Coordinate services to ensure access to community resources and support for recovery.
• Facilitate educational and skill-building groups to develop positive activities and motivation.
• Encourage clients to build natural supports by developing social skills and community engagement.
• Identify and collaborate with referral sources to create efficient pathways to treatment.

Skills

Communication skills

Rapport building

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

Who 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 Youth Recovery Coordinator?

The Youth Recovery Coordinator supports teens or young adults and their families with accessing and engaging with treatment for substance use disorders or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. As part of our Youth & Family TREE grant (Enhancement & Expansion of Treatment and Recovery Services for Adolescents, Transitional Aged Youth, and their Families), our program focuses on improving and expanding early intervention, comprehensive treatment, and recovery support services for young people aged 12-25 years old and their families in Walla Walla, Benton, and Franklin Counties. The Youth Recovery Coordinator collaborates with each client to determine which services within the program meet the client’s needs and desired outcomes, and then helps to coordinate various treatment services and community resources. When possible, the Youth Recovery Coordinator also engages each client’s immediate family to strengthen the available supports to that youth, and to provide referrals for family members who may also benefit from behavioral health treatment. Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse groups of people in order to navigate family dynamics are necessary skills for this position. Comfort making home visits and working outside of an office setting are also essential.

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday ; 8AM-5PM

Youth Recovery Coordinator Duties May Include:

• collaborating with each client to develop a treatment plan based on the client’s needs and goals
• coordinating services to ensure clients have access to appropriate community resources to support their recovery
• facilitating educational and skill-building groups to assist clients with developing positive activities and motivation
• encouraging clients to develop natural supports by building social skills, developing meaningful relationships, and engaging with their community
• identifying and collaborating with referral sources to facilitate an efficient pathway for youth and young adults to access treatment
• assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others and taking appropriate crisis intervention steps when indicated... ... etc. ... etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field
• Prior experience working with youth and young adults preferred
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
• Must have valid driver's license, vehicle liability insurance, and a safe driving record for the past three years

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
• Tuition reimbursement program for employees seeking advanced degrees
• Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance

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.