Mobile Crisis Peer Counselor — Real Impact & Recovery

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

16 days paid vacation

12 sick days

13 paid holidays

Professional development funds

Up to 5 days education leave

403(b) retirement plan match

Job summary

Compass Health in Mount Vernon seeks a Crisis Peer Counselor to join our Mobile Crisis Outreach Team. You will leverage lived experience with behavioral health to support individuals in crisis and connect them to community resources.

Responsibilities include offering recovery-centered peer support, advocating for client voices, and coordinating with care teams to set goals. WA certification preferred or willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with a behavioral health or substance use diagnosis required.
• Current WA Peer Counselor Certification preferred or willing to complete certification training upon hire.
• Experience as a peer support professional strongly preferred.
• Must obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor status upon hire if not currently licensed.

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 with behavioral健康 or

Peer Counselor Certification

Peer support experience

Job description

Compass Health in Mount Vernon seeks a Crisis Peer Counselor to join our Mobile Crisis Outreach Team. You will leverage lived experience with behavioral health to support individuals in crisis and connect them to community resources.

Responsibilities include offering recovery-centered peer support, advocating for client voices, and coordinating with care teams to set goals. WA certification preferred or willingness to obtain it.