Job Description

Level Entry Job Location Ilwaco Office - Ilwaco, WA 98624 Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Salary Range $20.01 - $25.48 Hourly

Job Shift Day Job Category Health Care

WE’RE HIRING!!!

FULL-TIME, WISe CERTIFIED PEER COUNSELOR OPPORTUNITY

(PROVIDING COMMUNITY BASED TREATMENT)

ILWACO, WASHINGTON

(SERVICING PACIFIC 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$20.01 - $25.48/HR ($41,619- $52,998 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 5.58% of your salary into your retirement.

Qualifications

Who should apply?

• Must already have a Washington State Certified Peer Certification with HCA.
• 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 and must be able to meet the new Certified Peer Specialist requirements with Department of Health.
• At least one (1) year of experience working as a peer, preferably in a behavioral health and/or substance use setting.

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
• 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 Pacific County:

Located at the southwestern corner of Washington State, Pacific County is best known for their 30-mile long Long Beach Peninsula. Pacific County boast in fishing, lumber, cranberry and dairy farming. Spanning over 1,200 square miles Pacific County’s’ unique communities range from tranquil farm country to over 30 miles of coastal beaches.

Benefitting from being located in the country’s top state for economic growth, Pacific County is a rural community with easy access to Longview, Vancouver and Portland, OR. Cross the bridge into Astoria, OR and you can visit the place known for the film, The Goonies.

Steeped in a rich history that celebrates the natural resources of the region, the Pacific County economy continues to diversify. A growing tourism industry and manufacturing companies is home to hundreds of people working in a variety of industries. This has helped the area grow to a vibrant and flourishing area.

Click Link for a Pacific County Video Tour:

https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=2mxQ5-BRS_c

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.