Peer Support Counselor - Camp Hope

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 supports our collaborative behavioral health project with Camp Hope, a low-barrier emergency homeless shelter for adults and families. Peer Support Counselors Assists clients in exercising control over their lives and recovery process by promoting socialization, self-advocacy, development of natural supports and maintenance of community living skills. Shares own life experiences with clients as a supportive service. 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. The schedule for this position is Wednesday-Sunday 2pm-11pm. This is a grant-funded position expected to continue through September 2027.

Peer Support Counselor duties may include:

• appropriately shares personal recovery experiences to provide encouragement and support clients in their recovery.  
• 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
• Provides education on how to access and navigate resources in the community.
• providing clients with constructive feedback and motivational strategies to assist in their recovery
• assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
• supporting goal of same-day access and first appointment-to-engagement-of-treatment within four business days 
• demonstrating knowledge of CCBHC model of care for integrated behavioral health systems and national outcome measures specific to the grant

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be a self-identified consumer of mental health services in stable recovery
• 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. 

Salary : $18 - $28