Peer Support Counselor
About The Position
Peer Support Counselors use their own experiences with behavioral health issues, treatment, and recovery to encourage and support clients as they progress through their own recovery steps. 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. 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. This Peer Support Counselor position is best suited to an individual who is ready to use their own experiences to relate to others and is willing to travel regularly. This position requires having previously been a consumer of mental health or substance use treatment services and be stable in recovery for at least one year. Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be a self-identified consumer of mental services and be stable in recovery for at least one year
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Willing to travel regularly
Responsibilities
- Assisting clients with attending appointments, applying for social services benefits, finding and maintaining housing, and other activities of daily living
- Collaborating with each client in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans and self-directed recovery action plans
- Sharing personal experiences of recovery, as appropriate, to build motivation and encourage clients in their treatment
- 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
- Assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
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
- 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 to 4% of compensation
- Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
- Financial incentives to further employee education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
