Peer Counselor - Youth Partner (FBH Certified Peer Counselor)

Catholic Community Services; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,687 - 37,291; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

3 weeks' vacation

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

Catholic Community Services is hiring a Peer Counselor (Youth Partner) in Tacoma, WA, to support youth and families in their behavioral health journey. This role requires a high school diploma, age 21 or over, and lived experience in mental health services. Responsibilities include collaborating with youth, ensuring their voices are heard, and fostering family confidence. The position offers a starting pay range of $25.18 - $27.07 per hour along with excellent benefits including vacation and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Personal experience in community/mental health services in the past ten years.
• Acceptable driving record and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and provide support for youth and families receiving services.
• Incorporate youth perspective into treatment planning.
• Help families develop confidence and teamwork.

Skills

Culturally competent services

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

WE ARE GROWING! HIRING A PEER COUNSELOR (YOUTH PARTNER) - TACOMA, WA (SERVING PIERCE COUNTY AREA)

CCSWW's Family Behavioral Health Team - Awarded Employer of the Year!

WHO WE ARE: We are a values-driven organization, providing family oriented behavioral health care for children, youth and families, primarily in their own homes and communities. Our enthusiastic clinical teams work to keep children and youth safely in their homes with their families, restoring hope, providing intense mental health services and supports, and strengthening family unity. With sites located in Aberdeen, Bremerton, Burien, Olympia, Shelton, Tacoma, Tukwila, University Place, Vancouver, Yelm, WA and Portland Oregon, we offer comprehensive intensive, wrap‑around mental health services to a diverse population. We employ nearly 800 energetic and compassionate employees.

WHAT WE VALUE: Compassion, Diversity, Strength-Based Approach, Social Justice & Our Staff!

What We Offer

• Excellent starting pay range: $25.18 - $27.07 per hour
• First Responder pay: $75.00 per pay period (2 times per month)
• Ability to earn additional pay: based on performance
• Benefits:
  • 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holiday each year
  • 3 weeks' vacation per year
  • 12 sick days per year
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance (1 times annual salary)
  • Retirement Plans: 403‑B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension

Training and Supervision

• Extensive training (e.g., WISE, De‑Escalation, etc.)
• Daily supervision and support, as needed

Responsibilities

CPC (Youth Partners) collaborate, provide support and help facilitate services for youth and their families receiving Family Behavioral Health Services. As a member of a team, the Youth Partner helps a youth voice their own perspective and ensures that other team members understand and incorporate that perspective into treatment planning. The position helps youth, parents, and families develop confidence and teamwork on a recovery journey, maintaining hope for success beyond formal behavioral health services. The focus is on achieving long‑term safety and stability for children, youth, and families through active partnership and community support. The role is based out of the FBH Northend, Tacoma, WA site and requires scheduling flexibility to meet youth and family needs, with services provided in community settings and family homes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Age 21 or older.
• Personal (lived) experience as a youth who has received community/mental health services within the past ten years.
• Acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract) with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and current auto registration.
• Must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment.
• Availability to work flexible hours, as needed.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge, and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi‑cultural situations.
• Supports and upholds the mission, beliefs, and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.

Contact: Karla Lacktorin, Regional Clinical Recruiter, at [e-mail] if you have additional questions.

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.