Certified Peer Support Specialist Supervisor - North Seattle

We Care Daily Clinics; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

We Care Daily Clinics in Seattle, WA is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist Supervisor to lead the clinic-based CPSS team and ensure DOH compliance within the interdisciplinary care framework.

You will oversee supervision, mentorship, scheduling, and program operations while advocating for trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care and professional standards within a collaborative leadership structure.

Qualifications

• WA State Certified Peer Support Specialist credential with DOH supervisor status.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Certified Peer Support Specialist.
• Minimum 1 year in coaching, team leadership, or supervision.
• Strong understanding of the Peer Specialist Code of Ethics, professional boundaries, and documentation standards.
• Excellent communication, professionalism, and organizational skills.
• Self-identify as in recovery from mental health and/or substance use and have lived experience.
• Commitment to recovery values including self-determination and empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and professional development of CPSS staff.
• Ensure compliance with Washington DOH requirements.
• Coordinate supervision schedules and program operations.
• Educate interdisciplinary teams on the value of peer support.
• Maintain trauma-informed, culturally relevant, non-judgmental care.
• Document services accurately and timely.
• Advocate for members and connect to recovery resources.
• Oversee peer staff and trainees, and report to Director of Recovery Programs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Coaching

Ethics

Recovery-focused

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

WA DOH Peer Support Supervisor Credential

Job description

Seattle, WA

Job title: Certified Peer Support Specialist Supervisor
Location: Seattle, WA Reportsto :Director of Recovery Programs Direct Reports: Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS), Certified Peer Support Specialist Lead (CPSS Lead), Other CPSS roles as allowed per DOH Guidance
Rate of pay:$81,000 - $101,000

Position Summary:

Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) are individuals withlivedexperience in behavioral health recovery who are certified by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) to provide peer support services. CPSSs use their lived experience to support others in finding their own path to wellness and recovery. They provide non-clinical, person-centered support in alignment with DOH guidelines, emphasizing mutuality, empowerment, and recovery-oriented systems of care.

The CPSS Supervisor –Clinicisresponsible forthe direct supervision, support, and professional development of Certified Peer Support Specialists providing behavioral health peer services in a clinic-based setting. This role ensures compliance with all Washington State Department of Health (DOH) requirements and integrates peer support services into the broader interdisciplinary care team.

TheCertified PeerSupportSpecialistSupervisor provides leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight to a team ofCertified PeerSupportSpecialistsand Trainees. This role ensures fidelity to the recovery model, protects against "peer drift," and acts as a bridge between peer staff and clinical or administrative leadership.

• Supportive & Reflective Supervision: Provide regular individual and group supervision focused on staff morale, self-care, and processing challenges without imposing a rigid clinical hierarchy.
• Administrative Oversight: Manage team scheduling, workflow allocation, documentation quality assurance, and compliance with Medicaid and state behavioral health regulations.
• Advocacy & Education: Educate the wider interdisciplinary and clinical healthcare team on the distinct, non-clinical value of peer support, actively calling out stigma or role erosion.
• State Compliance: Align program operations with Washington State DOH and HCA standards, supporting CPSST through their required supervised experience hours and continued education.
• Lived Experience Leadership: Model recovery principles and utilizeshared understanding to foster a safe, resilient, and trauma-informed team culture.
• Report team updates and concerns to the Director of Recovery Programs, provide disciplinary actions as needed with support from Clinical Supervisor/HR
• Support CPSS/CPSS Trainees as needed
• Coordinate & provide Bi- Weekly/Monthly Supervision opportunity to all staff on Peer team.
• Strategize & build Peer ran programs as needed with the support of the Recovery Programs Leader
• Build recovery-oriented relationships using mutual respect, trust, and lived experience
• Support members in articulating personal goals for recovery and wellness
• Provide trauma-informed, culturally relevant, and non-judgmental peer support
• Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery groups, education sessions, or engagement activities
• Offer harm-reduction resources, information, and linkage to services
• Document services provided in a timely, accurate, and ethical manner
• Maintain peer role boundaries and uphold the DOH Code of Ethics for Certified Peer Support Specialists
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and represent the voice of lived experience
• Advocate for the member internally and externally

Qualifications:

Required:

• WA State Certified Peer Support Specialist Credential with WA Department of Health recognized supervisor status
• At least 2+ years’ experience as a Certified Peer Support Specialist
• Minimum of 1 year experience in coaching, team leadership, or supervision
• Strong understanding of the Peer Specialist Code of Ethics, professional boundaries, and documentation standard
• Strong communication, professionalism, and organizational skills
• Self-identified as a person in recovery from a mental health and/or substance use condition, serve as a caretaker for, and/or have a family member who has experienced mental health and/or substance use condition
• Commitment to recovery values including self-determination, peer support, and empowerment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing peer support in an opioid treatment program (OTP), substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, outreach housing, or community-based setting
• Experience with or strong understanding of harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and recovery-orientated approaches within substance use disorder treatment
• Familiarity with the role of peer support within a multidisciplinary treatment team

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We Care Daily Clinics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need—without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

Tribal Preference Statement

In accordance with applicable Tribal and Federal laws, Tribal preference will be given to qualified candidates who are members of a federally recognized tribe. We Care Daily Clinics and Indigenous Pact are proud to partner with Tribal communities to expand access to high-quality, culturally grounded care.