Youth Partner - WISe

Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?
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.

What are we looking for in a Youth Partner?
As part of the WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services) team, the Youth Partner uses personal and professional life experiences to provide peer support to youth and families served by the WISe program. The Youth 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 Youth Partner also serves as a bridge between the family and treatment team to ensure that each other’s information & perspectives are shared and understood. This role requires a willingness to use one’s own experiences to help others and Peer Counselor certification in Washington State. The schedule for this role will be primarily Monday-Friday day shift, but may occasionally require work outside of standard business hours to meet the needs of the client families served. Although based in our outpatient center, Youth Partners may sometimes meet with individuals and families out in the community at a location that's most convenient for the family. This particular role is based in our Walla Walla office and will provide support to families throughout Walla Walla County.

Youth Partner duties may include:

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

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be a self-identified consumer of mental health services in stable recovery for a minimum of one year
• Eligible for Youth & Family Peer Counselor certification provided by the Washington State Healthcare Authority: https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/behavioral-health-recovery/peer-support
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
• Must have valid driver's license, vehicle liability insurance, and a safe driving record for the past three years

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
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
• Tuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional education
• Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance

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. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.