Jail Diversion Certified Peer Counselor-Longview

Great Rivers Behavioral Health Orga; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (100% medical, dental,

PTO 25 days + holidays

Retirement (PERS)

Job summary

Community Integrated Health Services (CIHS) in Longview, WA is hiring a Certified Peer Counselor to support adults in their recovery through the Jail Diversion program. This role offers meaningful, community-based work within a supportive team.

The ideal candidate will have WA State Certified Peer Specialist credential, a high school diploma, lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery, and at least 2 years of peer-support experience.

Qualifications

• What you bring: WA State Certified Peer Specialist credential and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Personal or lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery.
• Two or more years of peer support experience.

Responsibilities

• Support adults using your lived experience.
• Help develop and follow recovery or treatment plans.
• Partner with clinicians and Jail Diversion team members.
• Encourage skill-building and self-directed recovery.
• Share observations and support ongoing care decisions.
• Engage diverse adults in services.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer support

Education

WA State Certified Peer Specialist credential

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: FACT Office Longview - Longview, WA 98632 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $20.01 - $25.48 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Category: Health Care Now Hiring: Jail Diversion Certified Peer Counselor

Longview, WA | Full-Time

$20.01–$25.48/hr ($41K–$52K)

Use Your Lived Experience to Make a Difference

Your story matters—and it can help change someone else's life.

At Community Integrated Health Services (CIHS), we're looking for a Certified Peer Counselor to support adults in their recovery journey through our Jail Diversion program. This is a chance to do meaningful, community-based work while being part of a supportive, team-focused environment.

Why You'll Love This Role

• 100% paid medical, dental, vision (you + dependents)
• 25 days PTO in your first year + 11 paid holidays
• Retirement (PERS) with employer contributions
• Supportive team that values your voice and experience
• Opportunity to make a real impact in your community

What You'll Do

• Support adults using your lived experience
• Help develop and follow recovery/treatment plans
• Partner with clinicians and Jail Diversion team members
• Encourage skill-building and self-directed recovery
• Share observations and support ongoing care decisions
• Help engage diverse adults in services

Qualifications

What You Bring

• WA State Certified Peer Specialist credential from Department of Health
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Personal or lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery
• 2+ years of peer support experience

About CIHS

We're a mission-driven behavioral health organization focused on:

• Whole-person, integrated care
• Real access to services (including 24/7 support)
• Listening to and supporting our community

CIHS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.