Hope-Driven Mental Health Peer Support Specialist

Ths Wa; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

Vacation days

Sick leave

Mental Health Day

Personal Day

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Plan

403(b) Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training allowance / License reimburse

Second Chance Employer

Job summary

Therapeutic Health Services (THS) seeks a Mental Health Peer Support Specialist to use lived experience to inspire recovery among adults in outpatient care. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide hope, advocacy, and practical support.

Responsibilities include mentoring, formulating recovery goals, navigating community resources, facilitating wellness groups, accompanying clients to appointments, and documenting progress in the EHR compliant with state rules.

Qualifications

• Lived experience navigating mental health challenges and recovery.
• State-certified Peer Counselor / Peer Support Specialist credential or eligibility.
• Strong listening, de-escalation, and empathetic communication for diverse adults.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality (HIPAA) and professional boundaries.
• Basic computer and data entry skills for treatment notes and charting.

Responsibilities

• Mentor peers by sharing recovery stories to inspire hope and coping strategies.
• Assist clients in articulating personal recovery goals and steps.
• Help clients locate and obtain housing support, social services, and medical care.
• Lead or co-facilitate wellness groups and independent living skills sessions.
• Accompany clients to medical, psychiatric, or legal appointments for support.
• Participate in weekly clinical team meetings to coordinate care plans.
• Document interactions and progress in the EHR in a timely, compliant manner.

Skills

Lived Experience

Certification

Communication Skills

HIPAA / Confidentiality

Technical Proficiency

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Therapeutic Health Services (THS) seeks a Mental Health Peer Support Specialist to use lived experience to inspire recovery among adults in outpatient care. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide hope, advocacy, and practical support.

Responsibilities include mentoring, formulating recovery goals, navigating community resources, facilitating wellness groups, accompanying clients to appointments, and documenting progress in the EHR compliant with state rules.