Mobile Crisis Peer Counselor — Recovery Advocate

Compass Health in; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

16 days paid vacation

12 sick days annually with wellness/3

13 paid holidays

$500 in professional development funds

Up to 5 days of paid education leave

403(b) retirement plan match

Job summary

Compass Health is seeking a Crisis Peer Counselor to join the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) in Mt. Vernon, WA. This full-time role leverages lived experience to provide hope, understanding, and practical support to individuals in crisis.

The position collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, self-advocacy, and connections to community resources while documenting progress and goals with the team.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with behavioral health or substance use challenges.
• Current WA Peer Counselor Certification preferred or willingness to complete training on hire.
• Experience as a peer support professional strongly preferred.
• Must obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor status upon hire if not licensed.
• Valid WA State driver's license, vehicle, and insurance (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Offer peer support grounded in lived experience with behavioral health or substance use challenges.
• Promote recovery, self-advocacy, and connection to community supports.
• Collaborate with clients and care teams to develop 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

WA Peer Counselor Certification

Peer support experience

Agency Aff Counselor

Driver's license

Job description

Compass Health is seeking a Crisis Peer Counselor to join the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) in Mt. Vernon, WA. This full-time role leverages lived experience to provide hope, understanding, and practical support to individuals in crisis.

The position collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, self-advocacy, and connections to community resources while documenting progress and goals with the team.