Crisis Outreach Peer Specialist - FT - NOC Shift

Crisis Outreach Peer Specialist

• FT•NOC Shift at Compass Health Crisis Outreach Peer Specialist•FT•NOC Shift at Compass Health in Bellingham, Washington Posted in 7 days ago.

Type:

Part-Time Job Description:

Certified Peer Specialist

• Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Bellingham, WA | Full-Time | 12

Hour Shifts Shift:

Mon-Wed 10pm

• 10am, Thurs 12pm
• 2pm Who You'll Be Working With The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) provides mobile, on-demand behavioral health crisis support to individuals of all ages throughout the community.

Whether in homes, shelters, schools, or on the streets, MCOT engages clients experiencing mental health or substance use crises, helping them stabilize, navigate challenges, and access further care using trauma-informed, culturally responsive, recovery-based methods. What You'll Be Doing As a Peer Counselor , you will use your lived experience with behavioral health to connect with individuals in crisis, offering hope, encouragement, and tools for recovery. Your role is vital in helping clients feel heard, empowered, and supported.

Key responsibilities:

Provide peer support and mentorship to promote hope and self-determination Help clients navigate community and natural supports , including treatment resources Validate clients' lived experience and offer encouragement through shared understanding Support family/natural supports with information and empathy Collaborate with clinical staff in setting and reviewing client-centered goals Monitor symptoms and behaviors as part of a multi-disciplinary team What You Bring Lived experience with behavioral health or substance use challenges (required) Washington State Peer Counselor Certification (preferred) Valid WA Driver's License and vehicle insurance, if applicable DOH Agency Affiliated Counselor application (required upon hire if not licensed) Passion for advocacy and belief in recovery What We Offer Compass Health is proud to support our employees with competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to full-time employees 16 days paid vacation in your first year 12 sick days 1 wellness day 13 paid holidays (11 standard 2 of your choice) Professional development funds paid education leave 403(b) retirement plan with 2% match after 1 year A values-driven culture focused on growth, inclusion, and work/life balance About Compass Health Compass Health is Northwest Washington's largest private, non-profit provider of behavioral health services. We serve Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties through innovative, person-centered care for children, families, and adults. Learn more at www.compasshealth.org Equal Opportunity Statement 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. Education High School Diploma Licenses & Certifications Car Insurance Drivers License NPPES Certified Peer Counselor Agency Aff Coun-Registerd