Peer Counselor - PACT North - 32 hours

Compass Health in; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, and federal

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Professional development funds

Education leave opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Compass Health is seeking a Peer Counselor for the PACT North program. This 32-hour-per-week role provides recovery-oriented peer support and mentorship to clients, helping with stabilization, community integration, and daily living skills.

You will collaborate with the treatment team, document services, and uphold HIPAA standards while engaging in supervision and trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current WA State Peer Counselor Credentials required.
• Lived experience with a behavioral health diagnosis is required.
• Pass pre-employment background checks (DSHS if applicable).
• Experience as a Peer Counselor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-oriented peer support and mentorship to clients in PACT.
• Assist clients with stabilization, self-advocacy, and daily living skills.
• Access community resources and coordinate care with treatment teams.
• Document services in accordance with agency standards.
• Engage in supervision and required trainings; maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Lead recovery-oriented groups in office and community settings.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Professional boundaries

Multitasking

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Lived experience understanding

Education

High School Diploma

WA State Peer Counselor Credentials

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Peer Counselor - PACT North - 32 hours (Finance)

Location: Program of Assertive Community Treatment (550-45550)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Reports to: Program Manager

About the Role

The Peer Counselor provides recovery-oriented peer support services to individuals receiving care through the Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT). This role supports clients in achieving stability, independence, and meaningful community integration through lived experience, mentorship, and skill-building.

Services include support with stabilization, recovery, self-advocacy, and development of natural supports and daily living skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to validate client experiences and encourage active participation in recovery.
• Serve as a mentor to promote hope, empowerment, and self-advocacy.
• Assist clients in accessing community resources, including mental health and substance use services.
• Support clients' family members and natural supports.
• Engage in active listening and therapeutic communication.
• Collaborate with treatment team members to support client goals and care planning.
• Advocate for clients as appropriate.
• Document all services in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Utilize teachable moments to support development of coping and life skills.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and required trainings.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and professional/ethical standards.

Program-Specific Responsibilities

• Provide both in-office and community-based outreach services to PACT clients.
• Facilitate recovery-oriented groups in office and community settings.

What You Bring

Education / Experience / Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current WA State Peer Counselor Credentials Required
• Lived experience with a behavioral health diagnosis required.
• Experience as a Peer Counselor preferred.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor application required if not already licensed (DOH).
• Valid Washington State Driver's License and insurance.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of recovery principles and behavioral health conditions.
• Understanding of community resources and support systems.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and collaborate with clinical teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• General computer proficiency (EHR systems).
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check (including DSHS if applicable).

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Professional development funds
• Education leave opportunities
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment

About Compass Health

Compass Health is Northwest Washington's behavioral healthcare leader. For over 110 years, we've provided compassionate and innovative care to individuals and families across Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties.

Learn more: www.compasshealth.org

Physical Demands / Work Environment

This position operates in both a clinical office environment and community-based settings, including client homes, hospitals, and other locations.

The role requires occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds) and regular sitting, standing, walking, and close vision tasks. The work environment is typically moderate in noise level.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting equity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification.

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Peer Counselor
Agency Aff Coun-Certified