Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington
Certified Peer Counselor - Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington, Wenatchee, Washington, us, 98807
Certified Peer Counselor – Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention
Position available with
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington .
Position Summary Certified Peer Counselors bring personal experience as a youth or parent who has received behavioral health, child welfare, medical, or juvenile justice services to collaborate with the treatment team, support families, and facilitate services. They help youth and parents share their perspectives in treatment planning and build trust through shared experience.
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm during training and credentialing; after completion, Thursday‑Saturday, 7:00 am‑9:00 pm.
Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities
Collaborate with the treatment team on high‑risk, clinically complex cases to determine appropriate safety, crisis, and treatment responses.
Participate in child and family team assessments, using personal experience to build trust and enhance engagement.
Assess youth and parent communication skills, preferences, strengths, and needs, and share relevant personal history to reassure them of their recovery journey.
Help youth and parents reach agreement on functional strengths, passions, and activities that support healing, and communicate this information to the treatment team and Medicaid funders.
Work with clinician team members under the clinician’s direction to provide peer support in crisis and build coordinated care relationships.
Provide community support by connecting families to primary care, behavioral health, community resources, and natural supports.
Offer care coordination and case‑management services, including coaching self‑management and stabilization techniques, and engaging families in community supports.
Attend supervision, staff meetings, training, community meetings, and other management‑requested trainings.
Promote Catholic Charities programs while collaborating with community resources.
Volunteer Other Duties
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualities & Experience
Self‑identified consumer of mental‑health or substance‑use disorder treatment services in stable recovery for at least one year.
Preferred: At least two years of peer‑service experience.
Special Skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Strong family and individual clinical case‑management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Self‑motivated, able to work independently and as a team member.
Professional representation of the agency within the community.
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Valid Washington State driver’s license with required minimum liability insurance.
Agency‑affiliated counselor registration.
Peer Counselor or Peer Specialist certification via Washington State Health Care Authority, or Certified Peer Support Specialist/Trainee credential obtained within six months of hire.
Completion of HCA‑sponsored Peer Crisis Training, Trauma‑Informed Care, De‑escalation Techniques, and Harm Reduction.
Physical Requirements
Standing, walking, bending, lifting, and light physical exertion up to 80% of the time; ability to drive with adequate vision and skill.
Job Conditions
Office environment, family homes, and community settings; flexible hours may be required.
Employment Is Conditional Upon
Clearance by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required.
Work Schedule Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm during training; Thursday‑Saturday, 7:00 am‑9:00 pm after completion.
Wage Range $22.26 – $27.56 per hour, depending on experience.
Benefits
13 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, 12 sick leave days per year.
Health insurance with medical and prescription coverage; optional dental and vision plans.
403(b) retirement plan: employee contributions start upon employment; 2% monthly income contributed, matched up to 4% after six months.
Basic life insurance covered by Catholic Charities.
Flexible Spending Account eligibility after six months.
Education assistance up to $5,250 per year after six months.
Optional supplemental insurances (life, AD&D, critical illness, long‑term disability, identity theft).
Employee Assistance Program: 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, well‑being tools.
Annual longevity award starting at five years of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Catholic Charities ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are offered for individuals with disabilities.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Non‑profit Organization Management
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Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington .
Position Summary Certified Peer Counselors bring personal experience as a youth or parent who has received behavioral health, child welfare, medical, or juvenile justice services to collaborate with the treatment team, support families, and facilitate services. They help youth and parents share their perspectives in treatment planning and build trust through shared experience.
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm during training and credentialing; after completion, Thursday‑Saturday, 7:00 am‑9:00 pm.
Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities
Collaborate with the treatment team on high‑risk, clinically complex cases to determine appropriate safety, crisis, and treatment responses.
Participate in child and family team assessments, using personal experience to build trust and enhance engagement.
Assess youth and parent communication skills, preferences, strengths, and needs, and share relevant personal history to reassure them of their recovery journey.
Help youth and parents reach agreement on functional strengths, passions, and activities that support healing, and communicate this information to the treatment team and Medicaid funders.
Work with clinician team members under the clinician’s direction to provide peer support in crisis and build coordinated care relationships.
Provide community support by connecting families to primary care, behavioral health, community resources, and natural supports.
Offer care coordination and case‑management services, including coaching self‑management and stabilization techniques, and engaging families in community supports.
Attend supervision, staff meetings, training, community meetings, and other management‑requested trainings.
Promote Catholic Charities programs while collaborating with community resources.
Volunteer Other Duties
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualities & Experience
Self‑identified consumer of mental‑health or substance‑use disorder treatment services in stable recovery for at least one year.
Preferred: At least two years of peer‑service experience.
Special Skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Strong family and individual clinical case‑management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Self‑motivated, able to work independently and as a team member.
Professional representation of the agency within the community.
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Valid Washington State driver’s license with required minimum liability insurance.
Agency‑affiliated counselor registration.
Peer Counselor or Peer Specialist certification via Washington State Health Care Authority, or Certified Peer Support Specialist/Trainee credential obtained within six months of hire.
Completion of HCA‑sponsored Peer Crisis Training, Trauma‑Informed Care, De‑escalation Techniques, and Harm Reduction.
Physical Requirements
Standing, walking, bending, lifting, and light physical exertion up to 80% of the time; ability to drive with adequate vision and skill.
Job Conditions
Office environment, family homes, and community settings; flexible hours may be required.
Employment Is Conditional Upon
Clearance by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required.
Work Schedule Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm during training; Thursday‑Saturday, 7:00 am‑9:00 pm after completion.
Wage Range $22.26 – $27.56 per hour, depending on experience.
Benefits
13 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, 12 sick leave days per year.
Health insurance with medical and prescription coverage; optional dental and vision plans.
403(b) retirement plan: employee contributions start upon employment; 2% monthly income contributed, matched up to 4% after six months.
Basic life insurance covered by Catholic Charities.
Flexible Spending Account eligibility after six months.
Education assistance up to $5,250 per year after six months.
Optional supplemental insurances (life, AD&D, critical illness, long‑term disability, identity theft).
Employee Assistance Program: 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, well‑being tools.
Annual longevity award starting at five years of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Catholic Charities ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are offered for individuals with disabilities.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Non‑profit Organization Management
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