Who should apply?
- Must have a Washington State Certified Peer Certification.
- 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 or ability to obtain within 7-days from hire date.
- One (1) year of experience working as a peer, preferably in a behavioral health and/or substance use setting is preferred.
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 Grays Harbor:
Located on Washington’s rugged coast, Grays Harbor County boasts sandy beaches, forested foothills, the Olympic Mountains, and the economic benefits of a port for its bustling surrounding cities. Spanning over 2,000 square miles Grays Harbors’ unique communities range from tranquil farm country to over 50 miles of coastal beaches.
Benefitting from being located in the country’s top state for economic growth, Grays Harbor County is a rural community with easy access to Olympia, Seattle and Portland, OR. Equidistant to both Europe and Asia and able to access the Asian ports a day faster than any other continental port in the Unites States the Port of Grays Harbor includes manufacturers, distributors, retail operations, tourism businesses and service providers.
Steeped in a rich history that celebrates the natural resources of the region, the Grays Harbor economy continues to diversify. A growing tourism industry and the Satsop Business Park is home to hundreds of people working in a variety of industries. This has helped the area grow to a vibrant and flourishing area.
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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.
