You haven't searched anything yet.
Description
What are we looking for in a Peer Support Counselor?
As part of the First Responder & Field Response team, Peer Support Counselors work closely with other trained mental health professionals to support individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
Peer Support Counselors travel into the community to provide backup to first responders in the field and to respond to calls that have come through 911 or 988, with the responsibility to provide immediate support to the individual or family experiencing the crisis.
Once the crisis is stabilized, Peer Support Counselors follow up with clients to assist with navigating systems of care and make referrals for additional services and support.
By sharing their own experiences with behavioral health issues, treatment, and recovery, Peer Support Counselors encourage and support clients in engaging with treatment and taking an active role in their recovery.
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.
This position requires strong interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport with clients, along with comfort working outside of an office setting.
The ability to collaborate with other community members and first responders is essential.
We have four full-time positions available. All positions will serve all of Yakima County, however, there is an assigned primary service area for each :
Peer Support Counselor duties may include :
Qualifications :
What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development
Innovative Program & Services
Excellent Benefits
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.
Last updated : 2024-05-10
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$52k-76k (estimate)
05/10/2024
06/21/2024
comphc.org
GOLDENDALE, WA
500 - 1,000
1971
TRISH BANNON
$50M - $200M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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. We are a private, nonprofit community mental health center in central Washington and have been serving children, adults, and families since the 1970s. Our staff of nearly 700 highly-trained and qualified professionals provides services to over 20,000 individuals each year, making us one of the largest behavioral health provide ...
rs in the state. We operate clinics in Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Yakima, Sunnyside, Pasco, Goldendale, White Salmon and Walla Walla, with services provided in a total of ten counties. Our reputation for providing outstanding behavioral health treatment makes us a leader within our industry. We have established partnerships with major research universities, the state, and other community providers to implement unique and cutting-edge treatment programs. To ensure that our clients receive the highest-quality treatment available, our leadership team is forward-thinking and continually looking for ways to expand and improve our services. Comprehensive Healthcare provides treatment programs covering the full scope of behavioral healthcare. Our services include inpatient and outpatient programs for mental health and substance use disorders, victim advocacy, crisis outreach and stabilization, care integration, community education, residential programs, and more. As our agency continues to grow, we look forward to adding new programs and facilities to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
More
Show Less
The job skills required for Peer counselor include Leadership, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a Peer counselor. That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by Peer counselor. Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
The following is the career advancement route for Peer counselor positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Peer counselor, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Chemical Dependency Program Manager that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Peer counselor. You can explore the career advancement for a Peer counselor below and select your interested title to get hiring information.