WISe Certified Peer Counselor

Description

WE’RE HIRING!!!

FULL-TIME, WISe CERTIFIED PEER COUNSELOR OPPORTUNITY

(PROVIDING COMMUNITY BASED TREATMENT)

LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON

(SERVICING COWLITZ COUNTY AREA)

Who we are:

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.

Supplemental Information
Hourly Range:  $19.23 - $24.04/HR   ($40,019- $50,000 annually)   

Rich Benefits Package includes:

• 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 9.11% of your salary into your retirement.

Qualifications

Who should apply?

•  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.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor with Department of Health or ability to obtain within 7-days from hire date.
• One (1) year of experience working as a peer, preferably in a behavioral health and/or substance use setting is preferred.                        

Our Goals:

• Deliver whole person, integrated care in coordination with our partners
• Assure timely access to high quality behavioral health services and follow through with meeting needs
• Provide 24/7 access to services to all we serve
• Listening to our Community

 Some of what you will do:

• 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.

Why you should work in Cowlitz County:

Rich in history, industry, natural beauty, and home of the Monticello Convention of 1852, Cowlitz County is where Washington Territory was born. With a balanced blend of rural and urban environments, most residents of Cowlitz County live about an hour from Mt. St. Helens, the Pacific Coast, and Portland OR, providing a unique quality of life. Come to enjoy, explore, and experience the wonders of Cowlitz County today.

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CIHS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $40,019 - $50,000