YOUTH PARTNER

DescriptionWho 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 other’s information & perspectives are shared and understood. This role requires a willingness to use one’s 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 family’s 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: <https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/behavioral-health-recovery/peer-support>
Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
Must have valid driver's 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 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 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

QualificationsComprehensive 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 us to make arrangements.