Peer Recovery Coach – Guide Hope & Growth

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance at 0

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Professional development funds

Education leave

RETIREMENT 403(b) with match

More benefits

Job summary

Compass Health seeks a Peer Counselor to provide recovery-based support at the MARC Healing Center under supervision. You will share lived experience to foster hope, help clients stabilize, and build community living skills for long-term recovery.

You will mentor clients, connect them with natural supports, and document interactions while maintaining confidentiality per HIPAA and agency policies. This role requires WA certification and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Washington State Peer Counselor Certification required.
• Experience as a Peer Counselor preferred.
• Lived experience with a behavioral health diagnosis required.
• Must submit Agency Affiliated Counselor application if not credentialed through WA DOH.
• Current First Aid & CPR certification, or able to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Valid WA Driver’s License and reliable vehicle, with insurance if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and validation to clients, encouraging recovery participation.
• Serve as a mentor and role model to promote hope and empowerment.
• Assist clients in identifying community supports and resources.
• Offer reassurance and support to clients’ family and natural supports.
• Engage in active listening and strength-based interactions.
• Collaborate with staff to monitor client symptoms and contribute to treatment planning.
• Advocate for participants within the treatment and support system.
• Document interactions per state and agency standards.
• Use teachable moments to support coping and daily living skills.
• Conduct follow-up calls post-discharge to check progress and maintain connections.
• Participate in supervision, trainings, and team meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and policies.
• Respect diversity and uphold trauma-informed care.
• Support Compass Health’s Core Values and Competencies.

Skills

Recovery principles

Peer support values

Mental health knowledge

Crisis response

Communication skills

Documentation skills

EMR experience

Boundaries

Education

High School diploma

WA Peer Counselor Certification

First Aid & CPR

Tools

EMR (electronic medical records)

Job description

Compass Health seeks a Peer Counselor to provide recovery-based support at the MARC Healing Center under supervision. You will share lived experience to foster hope, help clients stabilize, and build community living skills for long-term recovery.

You will mentor clients, connect them with natural supports, and document interactions while maintaining confidentiality per HIPAA and agency policies. This role requires WA certification and a valid driver’s license.