Peer Counselor

We Care Daily Clinics • Auburn, Washington, United States • $28 / hour • 1w ago

Join Our Mission!

We Care Daily Clinics (WCDC) is a warm, welcoming, and modern facility that provides treatment for addiction in a person-centered environment located in Auburn. WCDC seeks to renew hope and purpose for those battling opioid use by removing barriers, providing a holistic approach to recovery, and utilizing evidence-based treatment to restore healthy living. Our top priority is to provide the highest levels of patient-centered care to those we serve.

WCDC is an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) facility using FDA approved medication paired with behavioral health counseling. Our individual service plans are built around patients in a supportive, safe environment to create a personalized pathway to recovery. In addition to recovery, we also offer planned patient transportation and family and social support.

What You'll Do:

Help clients identify and work toward wellness goals while encouraging individuals to take personal responsibility for their recovery and wellness.
Encourage clients to develop natural support by socializing and engaging with the community.
Adhere to and value the philosophical priorities of the HARM Reduction Model, that Medication Assisted Treatment is the preferred method of addressing opioid addiction and that every person deserves to be treated with respect, compassion and dignity.
Participate as a member of the treatment team providing outreach, engagement and support of on-going services to enrolled clients.
Utilize personal experiences of recovery to provide clients and families guidance and support in their own recovery.
Responsible for assisting counselor/case manager in assessment, development and implementing individual therapeutic and behavioral programs for clients.
Crisis stabilization (including suicide watch, monitoring risk).
Advocate for clients, coordinate and refer for services with other community agencies.
Maintain working relationships with community and government agencies, other professionals, family members of clients and significant others.
Provide consultation/education services to other organizations as appropriate.
Monitor and assist in the Neighborhood Center.
Regularly perform Front Desk reception duties as needed.
Support the mission with all other duties as assigned!

What You Bring:

Certification in Peer Counseling is required.
Work experience in the social service field and or in the area of substance use disorder treatment is preferred; Opioid Treatment Program experience will be given hiring preference.
Excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of substance abuse treatment and counseling issues.
Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic medical records systems, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; good diplomatic skills, including strong. conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
Comply and be current with all other testing, screening and credentialing as required.
Valid WA State driver's license and ability to drive a vehicle other than your own is required. Ability to travel as needed (minimal).
Evening/weekend and some Saturday hours may be required.

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work: Play a key role in maintaining safe, functional, and welcoming healthcare spaces for our community!
Career Growth: Learn and develop your skills while making a tangible difference!
Competitive Pay & Benefits: We recognize your hard work with great compensation and perks!
Exciting Environment: No two days are the same – take on new challenges every day!

Tribal Preference Statement:

We Care Daily Clinic is committed to supporting Indigenous communities. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native American and Alaska Native applicants in accordance with applicable laws. We celebrate diversity and welcome all applicants who are passionate about our mission!

Ready to jump in and make a difference? Apply now and be part of something bigger!

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job according to specific company requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, or marital status.

We Care Daily Clinics is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for both members and staff.

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