Family Partner

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE • Ellensburg, WA

5d • $18 - $28

About The Position

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. As part of the WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services) team, the Family Partner uses personal and professional life experiences to provide peer support to youth and families served by the WISe program. The Family 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 Family Partner also serves as a bridge between the family and treatment team to ensure that each party’s information & perspectives are shared and understood. This role requires a willingness to use one’s own experiences to help others, routine work outside of the office and regular business hours, and Youth & Family Peer Support certification by in Washington State. The schedule for this role is mostly Monday-Friday day shift, but may occasionally require work outside of standard business hours to meet the needs of client families served.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be the parent or guardian of a child who has received mental health treatment services
• Eligible for Youth & Family Peer Counselor certification provided by the Washington State Healthcare Authority
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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, WISe process & procedures, and the Family Partner role to engage parents & caregivers
• sharing personal experiences of recovery, as appropriate, to build motivation and encourage clients in their treatment
• participating in team meetings to ensure access, voice, and choice within the wraparound process to support the caregivers’ connection to treatment team
• providing non-judgmental, unconditional support and consistent hope & encouragement to parents & caregivers
• assisting the Care Coordinator in development of a self-directed recovery and action plan using wraparound principles
• completing accurate and timely clinical documentation

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees