Field Crisis Peer Support Counselor (Evenings)

Comprehensive Healthcare; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 25,292 - 37,939; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Competitive salary

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Comprehensive Healthcare in Yakima, WA is seeking a Peer Support Counselor to work with crisis teams, delivering immediate community-based support and helping clients engage with services. You will draw on personal recovery experience to motivate clients and collaborate with first responders in the field.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, comfort working outside of an office, and the ability to travel to calls, with a Wednesday–Saturday schedule and evenings in the field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be a self-identified consumer of mental health services in stable recovery for at least one year.
• Eligible for Peer Counselor certification provided by the Washington State Healthcare Authority.
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor.
• Must have valid driver’s license, vehicle liability insurance, and a minimum of two years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Responding in the community with crisis staff and first responders to de‑escalate and stabilize individuals in crisis.
• Provide immediate support and resources to individuals contacting 911 or 988 for crisis services.
• Share personal experiences of recovery to motivate clients in treatment.
• Model engagement with others to build social supports and navigate community resources.
• Assess safety and risk, and take appropriate crisis intervention actions when needed.
• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and self-directed recovery actions.
• Assist clients with attending appointments, applying for social services, housing, and daily living activities.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis response

Interpersonal skills

Field travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Peer Counselor certification eligibility

Agency Affiliated Counselor registration eligibility

Job description

Comprehensive Healthcare in Yakima, WA is seeking a Peer Support Counselor to work with crisis teams, delivering immediate community-based support and helping clients engage with services. You will draw on personal recovery experience to motivate clients and collaborate with first responders in the field.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, comfort working outside of an office, and the ability to travel to calls, with a Wednesday–Saturday schedule and evenings in the field.