Crisis Peer Counselor

• San Juan
• Full Time at Compass Health Crisis Peer Counselor
• San Juan
• Full Time at Compass Health in FRIDAY HARBOR, Washington Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

Full-Time Job Description:

Crisis Peer Counselor Location:

Friday Harbor, WA Program:

500-11750

Schedule:

Full-Time (40 hours/week, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm)

Wage:

$21.89

• 36.

11/hr DOE Your Lived Experience. Support Recovery. Strengthen Community. Compass Health is seeking a Crisis Peer Counselor to join our Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Islands. In this vital role, you'll draw on your personal journey with behavioral health to offer hope, understanding, and practical support to individuals experiencing crisis. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team serving San Juan County communities. About the Team The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team responds directly to homes, schools, shelters, and other community locations to support adults, adolescents, and children facing behavioral health crises. We deliver strength-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed interventions aimed at stabilization and prevention. What You'll Do Offer peer support grounded in your lived experience with behavioral health or substance use challenges. Promote recovery, self-advocacy, and connection to community and natural supports. Collaborate with clients and care teams to develop and support person-centered recovery goals. Support clients in accessing mental health and chemical dependency treatment, peer groups, housing, and other resources. Advocate for client voice and ensure respect and validation of their experience. Assist with monitoring, documentation, and treatment goal setting in partnership with the team. What You Bring Lived experience with a behavioral health or substance use diagnosis (required). Current WA Peer Counselor Certification (preferred) or willingness to complete certification training upon hire. Experience as a peer support professional strongly preferred. Must obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor status upon hire if not currently licensed. Valid WA State driver's license, vehicle, and insurance (if applicable). What We Offer Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• at no cost to full-time employees 16 days of paid vacation in your first year 12 sick days annually , including a dedicated wellness day 13 paid holidays
• 11 standard 2 personal choice $500 in professional development funds Up to 5 days of paid education leave 403(b) retirement plan match (up to 2% after one year) And much more!

About Compass Health Compass Health is Northwest Washington's largest private, non-profit provider of community behavioral health services. For over 110 years, we've supported individuals across Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties. We serve all ages through a continuum of outpatient, residential, and inpatient care. Learn more at www.compasshealth.org . Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and supports inclusivity in all aspects of employment. Licenses & Certifications Agency Aff Coun-Registerd Certified Peer Counselor