Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:
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Certified Peer Counselor - Posting #26979
Hourly Rate: $20.00
Position Summary:
Part-time Certified Peer Counselor (CPC) position available for our Behavioral Health Program in Vancouver, WA The CPC provides behavioral health support, education and resource services to individuals who are referred to Sea Mar's program. The CPC provides outreach, parenting classes, collaboration with natural supports, community partners and service providers as well as facilitates referrals and follow up supportive services for individuals.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Provide case management services to assigned consumers. These services may include collaborating in the provision or actually aiding the consumer and their family or significant others to obtain and/or maintain housing, income, employment, medical and mental health treatment, and meaningful social and recreational activities in the community. It is expected that the provision of these services will constitute at least 50% of the CPC’s work. Assists the recovering person to identify their personal interests and goals in relation to recovery and integrating into the community. Educates clinical staff and others about the recovery process and the damaging role that stigma can play in undermining recovery. Assists recovering persons’ abilities, strengths, and assets to assist them to recognize these strengths and use them to achieve their goals. Has an understanding of community resources such as vocational, social, cultural, spiritual, as well as funding and how to help consumer’s access services as appropriate. Assures appropriate documentation of the above activities. Assists with case management for clients from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health programs; assists with obtaining records and maintaining records as needed; assists with administrative work as assigned by Program Manager. Participates in clinical consults with either Program Manager or assigned Therapist as well as seeks additional consultations as needed. Attends and participates in meetings as directed. Helps to create an environment in which good mental health and a climate of teamwork is fostered. As needed, provides on-site services to acute-care consumers, including groups, one-on-one support, and coordination with other clinic services and staff, including medical prescribers and crisis staff. Performs any other duties or special projects as assigned by the Administrator.Qualifications, Education, and Experience:
One year paid or volunteer experience working with Mental Health and graduation from the Washington Institute Peer Advocacy Training Program or equivalent program (Rainbow Center Peer Advocacy Training Program or similar) required.Must be a Certified Peer Counselor in the State of Washington.Must have and maintain a current TB test & CPR certification. If CPR certificate is not active at time of hire, must obtain within 90 days of hire.Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred, but not required.Must be a consumer of service within Washington State's mental health system.How to Apply:
To apply for this position complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Heather Sheridan, Clinical Supervisor, at [email protected].
Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted 10/8/2024
External candidates considered after 10/11/2024
This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).
Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html.