A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
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 Partner? As part of the Youth Mobile Outreach team, the Youth Partner uses personal and professional life experiences to provide peer support to youth and families served by the Youth Mobile Outreach program. The Youth Partner encourages clients to assert control over their lives and recovery process by promoting self-advocacy, positive socialization, community living skills, and reliance on natural supports. The Youth Partner also serves as a bridge between the family and treatment team to ensure that each other's information & perspectives are shared and understood. This role requires a willingness to use one's own experiences to help others and Peer Counselor certification in Washington State. The schedule for this role will be primarily Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday 10hr. shift 8AM - 7PM. The Youth Partner may also meet with clients and their families in the community so regular local travel throughout the workday is expected.
Youth Partner duties may include:
learning about the family's story, strengths, concerns, and culture in order to effectively serve as a consultant and advocate for the family providing information about Comprehensive, process & procedures, and the Youth Partner role to assist clients to successfully engage with treatment sharing personal experiences of recovery, as appropriate, to build motivation and encourage clients in their treatment participating in team meetings to ensure client access, voice, and choice within the wraparound process providing non-judgmental, unconditional support and consistent hope & encouragement to families assisting the Care Coordinator in development of a self-directed recovery and action plan using wraparound principles completing accurate and timely clinical documentation
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED Must be a self-identified consumer of mental health services in stable recovery Eligible for youth & family Peer Counselor certification provided by the
Washington State Healthcare Authority:
https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/behavioral-health-recovery/peer-support 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 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 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 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.
