Youth Partner

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 Youth Mobile Outreach team the Youth Partner uses personal and professional life experiences to provide peer support to youth and families served by the Youth Mobile Outreach 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 others information & perspectives are shared and understood. This role requires a willingness to use ones own experiences to help others and Peer Counselor certification in Washington State. The schedule for this role will be primarily Saturday Sunday Monday and Tuesday 10hr. shift 8AM - 7PM. The Youth Partner may also meet with clients and their families in the community so regular local travel throughout the workday is expected.

Youth Partner duties may include:

• learning about the familys story strengths concerns and culture in order to effectively serve as a consultant and advocate for the family
• providing information about Comprehensive 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
• Eligible for youth & family Peer Counselor certification provided by the Washington State Healthcare Authority:
• Must be eligible forregistration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
• Must have valid drivers 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. Please refer to WAC through for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening

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
• Financial incentives to further employee education

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 usto make arrangements.