WISe Certified Peer Counselor-Centralia

GREAT RIVERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ORGA • Centralia, WA

2d • $20 - $25

About The Position

Community Integrated Health Services (CIHS) is a Washington State-based behavioral health organization offering quality care to all communities we serve. Our team of dedicated, experienced professionals offer a variety of behavioral health services to people of all ages. FULL-TIME, WISe CERTIFIED PEER COUNSELOR OPPORTUNITY (PROVIDING COMMUNITY BASED TREATMENT) CENTRALIA, WASHINGTON (SERVICING LEWIS COUNTY AREA)

Requirements

• Must have a Washington State Certified Peer Certification.
• Someone with a High School Diploma or equivalent that has experiences associated with individuals of mental health and/or substance use disorder.
• Must have a Peer Specialist Certification with the Department of Health or ability to obtain within 7-days from hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience working as a peer, preferably in a behavioral health and/or substance use setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides client services necessary for the continuity of client care, to include, but not limited to consultation, supervision, referrals, and correspondence.
• Will work with program participant and treatment team staff to develop a treatment/recovery plan based on the individual’s person centered strengths, needs, abilities, and recovery goals.
• Assist clients in working with their case manager or treatment team in determining the steps he/she needs to take in order to achieve these goals and self-directed recovery.
• Contribute to the program's ongoing evaluation of individual in service’s mental illness symptoms and individual in service’s response to treatment. Shares observations and concerns with WISe Team Members for consultation and direction and takes appropriate action.
• Ensure diverse youth and family engagement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Package (medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage) - Currently, monthly health premiums are PAID for the employee and their qualifying dependents
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO )- accrue 25 days in first year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PERS Retirement Program through the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) CIHS currently contributes 5.58% of your salary into your retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees