Crisis Peer Counselor-On Call-Whatcom MCOT

2 months ago

Bellingham, United States Compass Health Full time

PEER COUNSELOR - On Call

Whatcom- Bellingham

Compass Health is currently looking for a Peer Counselor for our Mobile Crisis Outreach Team

Who you'll be working with:

The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) is a community-based outreach team with the ability to respond to and provide crisis services in the community (e.g., homes, schools, shelters). The Team serves adults, adolescents, and children who are experiencing a behavioral health (mental health and/or substance use) crisis regardless of their funding source. MCOT offers short term crisis intervention and prevention services utilizing strength-based, solution-focused, culturally competent, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented interventions.

What you will be performing

This position will provide peer support services to clients under the supervision of the Program Supervisor. These services include assistance with stabilization, recovery, self-advocacy, development of natural supports, and the development and maintenance of community living skills.

  • Provides peer support to validate clients' experience and to provide guidance and encouragement to clients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery.
  • Serves as a mentor to clients to promote hope and empowerment.
  • Assists individuals in identifying and accessing community and natural supports, including Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Treatment, peer support groups, and avenues to meet basic needs.
  • Provides reassurance and support to the family/friends/natural supports of the client.
  • Engages in active listening with clients.
  • Assists other program staff in monitoring clients' symptoms and behavior, and in formulating treatment goals within the team process in which each client's point of view and preferences are recognized and respected.
  • Advocates for the participant as deemed appropriate.

What you will be sharing

  • Current Peer Counselor Certification preferred.
  • Experience as a Peer Counselor preferred.
  • Lived experience with a behavioral health or substance use diagnosis required.
  • Individuals who do not already hold a license or associate license through the Washington State Department of Health must submit Agency Affiliated Counselor application upon hire and be approved by the DOH.
  • Valid Washington State Driver's License including vehicle and appropriate insurance, if applicable.

The organization you will be joining

Compass Health is the region's largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings. We have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years, though our commitment to care doesn't stop with our clients as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement. We maintain a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance, which includes competitive compensation and benefits programs. Please visit our website for more information: www.compasshealth.org.

Compass Health promotes equal treatment and equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual minority status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification

POSITION SUMMARY

Job Title: Peer Counselor

Program: 500-21360

Hours: On-Call

Wage: $17.15-$30.01/hr DOE

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