Peer Support Specialist

Valley Cities; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Agency retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off and holidays

Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Job summary

Valley Cities is seeking a dedicated team member in Washington state to support behavioral health services. The role focuses on engaging clients, facilitating wellness groups, and connecting individuals to resources such as housing, benefits, and schools.

You will share recovery stories and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to extend community-based care. This position emphasizes telehealth delivery using Microsoft Teams, ongoing training toward peer certification, and active

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and continuing education in mental health field.
• Current driver’s license and automotive insurance.
• Pass Required Background checks.
• Become Peer Certified within 3 months of hire.
• Good communication skills, teamwork and ability to collaborate with care team members.
• Experience providing telehealth services and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients in a professional and open manner.
• Facilitate groups to include WRAP, recovery and support groups.
• Provide resources: schools, benefits, housing, food, etc.
• Sharing personal stories of successful employment and recovery.
• Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings with other treatment team members.
• Provide outreach and community-based services when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Telehealth experience

Microsoft Teams

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Continuing education in mental health field

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

About Valley Cities

Valley Cities has recently been selected to lead efforts in Washington State to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.

What You'll Do (Essential Functions)

• Engage clients in a professional and open manner.
• Facilitate groups to include wellness recovery action plan (WRAP), recovery and support groups.
• Provide resources: schools, benefits, housing, food, etc.
• Sharing personal stories of successful employment and recovery.
• Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings with other treatment team members.
• Provide outreach and community-based services when needed.

What You'll Bring (Required)

• High School Diploma or GED and continuing education in mental health field
• Current driver’s license and automotive insurance
• Pass Required Background checks.
• Become Peer Certified within 3 months of hire.
• Good communication skills, teamwork and ability to collaborate with care team members.
• Experience providing telehealth services and Microsoft Teams

Nice to Have (Preferred)

Join Our Team!

Be a part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. Meaningful work, and comprehensive benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage available for employees and eligible family members and dependents

Health Savings Account, $2,000 contribution annually, prorated monthly.

Agency sponsored retirement plan, up to 6% employer contributions, and pre-tax/Roth available

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources

Comprehensive paid time off, paid holidays, and extended sick leave options

Access to Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Annual longevity bonuses

Recognition programs and incentives

Access to training, supervision, and consultation for professional certification and licensure

Clinical supervision provided toward licensure, if applicable

Paid training days and yearly training fund

We are excited about the future ahead! We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in behavioral health while growing alongside a mission-driven team. Employees joining Valley Cities at this time will become part of an impactful organization dedicated to advancing community behavioral health, that is grounded in compassion, equity and community impact. Join us to make significant contributions during pivotal moments in the lives of others!

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Valley Cities is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Valley Cities is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, reassign, compensate, and administer all personnel actions without regard to age, sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or medical condition including pregnancy. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Valley Cities also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs or practices fully required by law. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources .