Family Partner

Job Details

• Job Location: Ellensburg, WA 98926
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High school diploma or GED
• Salary Range: $18.36 - $27.54 Hourly
• Job Shift: Day

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.

As part of the Youth Mobile Outreach team, the Family Partner utilizes their personal experience to provide peer support to parents and caregivers of youth who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The goal of the Youth Mobile Outreach team is to reduce the use of emergency departments, hospitals, and law enforcement or young people experiencing a crisis by offering an alternative for support and access to services in the community when a mental health emergency does occur.

The Family Partner responds in the community to assist with stabilizing the crisis and providing immediate support to the family. The primary focus for the Family Partner is to provide support that allows the youth to stay in their current living situation; promote safe behavior at home, school, and in the community; and assist the youth and their families with accessing ongoing services and treatment.

This position is best suited to an individual who is ready to use their own experiences to relate to others and is willing to travel locally throughout the workday.

• Sharing personal experiences, as appropriate, to build motivation and encourage clients in their treatment
• Providing non-judgmental, unconditional support and consistent hope & encouragement to youth and their families
• Modeling ways to engage with others to increase social supports, develop meaningful relationships, and access & navigate community resources
• Collaborating with each client to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and self-directed recovery action plans
• Completing accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participating in the rotation for after-hours on-call coverage

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be the parent or guardian of a child who has received mental health treatment services, including being involved in the child's treatment planning process
• Will require both AACR and CPSST credentials and NPI registration. AACR will be applied for during onboarding. Will need to complete Peer Support Training through HCA. After completion of training, will start applying for CPSST through the DO
• 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  through  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.

• 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

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…