Crisis Peer Counselor- Island - Full Time

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Oak Harbor, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

16 days of paid vacation

12 sick days annually (wellness day)

13 paid holidays

$500 in professional development funds

Up to 5 days of education leave

403(b) retirement plan match

And much more!

Job summary

Compass Health is seeking a Crisis Peer Counselor to join the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) in Island County. You will draw on your personal journey with behavioral health to offer hope, understanding, and practical support to individuals in crisis.

This role supports a multidisciplinary team serving San Juan County communities, with responsibilities including advocacy, recovery promotion, and connecting clients to resources and services.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with a behavioral health or substance use diagnosis (required).
• Current WA Certified Peer Support Specialist or CPSS-T certification required.
• Experience as a peer support professional strongly preferred.
• Must obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor status upon hire if not currently licensed.
• Valid WA State driver's license, vehicle, and insurance (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Offer peer support grounded in your lived experience with behavioral health or substance use challenges.
• Promote recovery, self-advocacy, and connection to community and natural supports.
• Collaborate with clients and care teams to develop and support person-centered recovery goals.
• Support clients in accessing mental health and chemical dependency treatment, peer groups, housing, and other resources.
• Advocate for client voice and ensure respect and validation of their experience.
• Assist with monitoring, documentation, and treatment goal setting in partnership with the team.

Skills

Lived experience

Certified Peer Support Specialist

CPSS-T

Peer support experience

Agency Affiliated Counselor status

Driver's license

Job description

Introduction

Compass Health is the region's largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families, and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings.

Overview

Share Your Lived Experience. Support Recovery. Strengthen Community.

Compass Health is seeking a Crisis Peer Counselor to join our Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) in Island County. In this vital role, you'll draw on your personal journey with behavioral health to offer hope, understanding, and practical support to individuals experiencing crisis.

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team serving San Juan County communities.

About the Team

The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team responds directly to homes, schools, shelters, and other community locations to support adults, adolescents, and children facing behavioral health crises. We deliver strength-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed interventions aimed at stabilization and prevention.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – at no cost to full-time employees

• 16 days of paid vacation in your first year

• 12 sick days annually, including a dedicated wellness day

• 13 paid holidays – 11 standard + 2 personal choice

• $500 in professional development funds

• Up to 5 days of paid education leave

• 403(b) retirement plan match (up to 2% after one year)

• And much more!

Responsibilities

• Offer peer support grounded in your lived experience with behavioral health or substance use challenges.

• Promote recovery, self-advocacy, and connection to community and natural supports.

• Collaborate with clients and care teams to develop and support person-centered recovery goals.

• Support clients in accessing mental health and chemical dependency treatment, peer groups, housing, and other resources.

• Advocate for client voice and ensure respect and validation of their experience.

• Assist with monitoring, documentation, and treatment goal setting in partnership with the team.

Requirements

• Lived experience with a behavioral health or substance use diagnosis (required).

• Current WA Certified Peer Support Specialist or CPSS-T certification required.

• Experience as a peer support professional strongly preferred.

• Must obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor status upon hire if not currently licensed.

• Valid WA State driver's license, vehicle, and insurance (if applicable).