Peer Support Counselor

About the role

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. 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. They promote socialization and self‑advocacy, assist with developing a natural support system, and work with clients to develop & maintain community living skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with attending appointments
• Assist clients with applying for social services benefits
• Help clients find and maintain housing
• Support clients with other activities of daily living
• Collaborate with each client in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans and self‑directed recovery action plans
• Share personal experiences of recovery, as appropriate, to build motivation and encourage clients in their treatment
• Partner with clients to advocate for their needs and desires throughout treatment
• Model ways to engage with others to increase social supports, develop meaningful relationships, and access & navigate community resources
• Assess clients for safety and risk to self or others, and take appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Self‑identified consumer of mental health or substance use treatment services and stable in recovery for at least one year
• Eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
• Valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance

Schedule

This position is tentatively Friday‑Monday from 9 am‑2 pm (subject to change but always 20 hours per week).

Pay

Competitive salaries within our communities and industry.

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 programs and services: strong reputation for providing quality, evidence‑based services within a collaborative multi‑disciplinary team environment; innovative, forward‑looking leadership; 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: 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