Status: Open
Position Posted: 4/15/2022
Applications Due: Open until filled
Northeast Washington Alliance Counseling Services is hiring for a Certified Peer Counselor for our Colville office location. Excellent benefit package. Starting annual salary $40,511.
About This Position:
TITLE: Certified Peer Counselor
DUTIES: The Certified Peer Counselor’s primary responsibility is to provide Peer Counseling and Case Management services to mentally ill consumers. This includes providing activities that promote socialization, recovery, self-advocacy, development of natural supports, and maintenance of community living skills. Services also include assisting with teaching skills of daily living, assuring access to medical/psychiatric services, and completing clinical paperwork including Peer Support Service Plans, and progress notes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A consumer or past consumer of mental health services is job requirement. Applicant must be eligible to become licensed with the Washington State Department of Health as a Agency Affiliated Counselor (can be obtained upon hire). Must be a Certified Peer Counselor (can be obtained upon hire) as defined by Washington State Health Division. High school graduate or GED required. Must have good written & oral communication skills and be able to complete administrative & clinical records. Computer literacy desirable – clinical software used. Abstract of driving record for past three years required. Satisfactory criminal history backgrounds check results are a condition of employment. NEWACS is a Behavioral Health Service Provider that is mandated to have employees vaccinated for COVID-19.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Benefits include health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement benefits, and “paid time off” (PTO). Starting annual salary based on qualifications and experience. Continuing education opportunities provided.
WORK SETTING: This position is located in Colville, WA. The agency provides behavioral healthcare treatment services for Stevens, Ferry, and Lincoln Counties. If you have questions please contact Roberta Brozik at (509) 685-0629 or via e-mail: rbrozik@stevenscountywa.gov.
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