Certified Peer Counselor - Crisis Services

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington•Wenatchee, WA

154d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Program Manager– Crisis Services, the Certified Peer Counselor supports clients by sharing their own lived experience with behavioral health recovery, demonstrates how to navigate systems and processes, encourages clients' engagement with treatments needed. Services may be provided in the community, at other healthcare agencies, in a client's home, or in a Catholic Charities clinic location, depending on need.

Requirements

This position normally requires that physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time.
Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision and skill.
High School Diploma or GED
Must be a self-identified consumer of mental health or substance use disorder treatment services in stable recovery for at least one year
Possess and utilize effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to be self-motivated, work independently and as a team member
Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community
Valid Washington State driver’s license and required minimum liability insurance by WA State
Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ liability insurance provider
Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration and Peer Counselor or Peer Specialist certification through the Washington State Health Care Authority; or Certified Peer Support Specialist or Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee credential from the Washington State Department of Health
Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Nice To Haves

At least two years’ experience providing peer services
Bilingual/bi-cultural (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Meets weekly with the designated Peer Approved Supervisor and as needed for consultation
Provide referrals and resources to help clients access available services such as medical, mental health, vocational, educational, financial support, and all other needs supports as indicated
Assist with transportation, psychosocial support, and activities of daily living
Assist with linking to and accessing community resources for basic needs including housing, behavioral health resources, education, financial, vocational, and transportation as needed
Provides continuity of care in support of established client/therapist relationships and best practices, coordinates care with providers internally and outside of the agency with a Release of Information.
Completes appropriate documentation for services provided within required timeframes.
Establishes and maintains working relationships with Catholic Charities staff, community resources, and other providers
Coordinates consumer treatment with other providers, and initiates referrals to medical providers and other community resources when appropriate.
Reports and documents all services in the Electronic Medical Record as well as other contractually required systems.
Maintains contacts on Google spreadsheet
Attend all required individual supervision, group supervision, all staff meetings, clinical training, and other trainings or community meetings as requested
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of vacation
12 days of sick leave per year
Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment