Peer Support Counselor

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 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 regular full-time schedule of Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

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 livingcollaborating with each client in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans and self-directed recovery action planssharing personal experiences of recovery, as appropriate, to build motivation and encourage clients in their treatmentpartnering with clients to advocate for their needs & desires throughout treatmentmodeling ways to engage with others to increase social supports, develop meaningful relationships, and access & navigate community resourcesassessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GEDMust 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

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.

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You Training and DevelopmentA 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 & ServicesA 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

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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr