Peer Support Specialist Emerald City Behavioral Health University Place / Tacoma, Washington $54,080

• 57,200 per year | Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m
• 5:00 p.

m. Emerald City Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time Peer Support Specialist to provide community-based recovery support to adults living with serious mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders. This is a consistent weekday position with no nights, weekends, or on-call shifts . Peer Support Specialists spend the first part of the workday at regularly assigned residential and community locations and return to the ECBH clinic in the afternoon for documentation, team communication, and coordination. ECBH considers applicants through current Washington peer credential pathways, including CPSS, CPSST, and eligible Certified Peer Counselor transition pathways. Required supervision is provided for eligible trainee pathways. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must hold an active Washington credential or credential status that permits them to provide the peer services required for this position, or be able to obtain the required credential before beginning peer-service duties. ECBH considers candidates through applicable Washington pathways, including: Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee (CPSST) Eligible Certified Peer Counselor candidates during Washington's current credential transition period Candidates working toward full certification are expected to understand their current credential pathway and actively participate in required supervision, professional development, and advancement toward full certification.

Applicants must also have:

Ability to use lived experience intentionally and professionally within the peer-support role Understanding of recovery-oriented, person-centered, and trauma-informed peer support Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality Ability to document services clearly and accurately in an electronic health record Ability to work independently in community settings while collaborating with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team Ability to work Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m

• 5:00 p.

m. Valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and automobile insurance meeting agency requirements A college degree is not required for this position. What You'll Do Peer support is a distinct, nonclinical behavioral health service. Peer Support Specialists use shared experience, relationship building, recovery principles, and practical support to help individuals strengthen recovery, engage in treatment, develop confidence and independence, and remain successfully supported in the community. You will work alongside therapists, psychiatric providers, nurses, substance use disorder professionals, other peer specialists, residential staff, and community partners.

Responsibilities include:

Build consistent, respectful, recovery-focused relationships with individuals receiving services Use lived experience appropriately to promote hope, engagement, self-direction, and recovery Help individuals identify personal recovery goals and practical steps toward achieving them Support continued engagement in behavioral health treatment and recovery services Strengthen self-advocacy and help individuals communicate their goals, needs, and preferences Support development of healthy social connections, natural supports, daily-living skills, and community involvement Help individuals identify and connect with appropriate community resources Participate in planned community and pro-social activities that support confidence, connection, wellness, and recovery Help individuals develop practical wellness, recovery, and symptom-management strategies within the peer scope of practice Recognize meaningful changes in functioning, engagement, or circumstances and communicate concerns to appropriate members of the treatment team Collaborate with residential staff and multidisciplinary team members Participate in team staffing, service planning, and recovery-focused care coordination Complete accurate and timely peer-service documentation in the electronic health record Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical peer-support practices Peer Support Specialists do not diagnose behavioral health conditions or provide mental health or substance use disorder counseling. Schedule and Work Setting Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m

• 5:00 p.

m. Full-time, salaried, overtime-eligible position No night shifts No weekend shifts No on-call requirement Begin the workday at the first regularly assigned residential or community location at 9:00 a.m. Visit approximately two to three regularly assigned locations before returning to the ECBH clinic at approximately 2:00 p.m. Complete documentation, team communication, coordination, and other assigned responsibilities at the clinic through 5:00 p.m. Assigned locations are generally consistent, with infrequent changes to the established schedule Travel is normally limited to approximately a 20-mile radius of the clinic This is an in-person, community-based position and is not remote

Compensation and Benefits Salary:

$54,080

• 57,200 per year, paid twice monthly Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield ECBH pays 85% of the employee-only medical, dental, and vision premium Benefits are effective the first day of the month following the employee's hire date 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% company match Employer-paid life insurance coverage of $50,000 Paid time off Paid holidays Mileage reimbursement at $0.

65 per mile for required travel between work locations, including return travel to the ECBH clinic Required supervision for eligible trainee pathways Ongoing professional development Opportunities for advancement Current insurance plans cover employees only. Dependent coverage is not offered at this time. Preferred Experience Previous paid peer-support experience is welcomed but is not required for an otherwise qualified candidate.

Relevant experience may include:

Peer support or peer counseling Community behavioral health or community mental health Serious or persistent mental illness Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders Residential behavioral health Recovery-oriented community services Crisis or stabilization services Working as part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team Background Check Employment is contingent upon completion of required background checks. Criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant. Background information is reviewed individually based on the circumstances, requirements of the position, and applicable law. About Emerald City Behavioral Health Emerald City Behavioral Health provides community-based behavioral health services to adults with complex mental health, substance use, and recovery needs. Our multidisciplinary teams work with individuals where they live and in the community to strengthen stability, recovery, treatment engagement, self-advocacy, and successful community living. Work Location This is a community-based, mobile, and in-person position. It is not remote. The position begins at regularly assigned residential or community locations and returns in the afternoon to: Emerald City Behavioral Health

• University Place Clinic 7350 Cirque Dr.

W., Suite 101 University Place, WA 98467

Work Location:

In person Equal Employment Opportunity Emerald City Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

Pay:

$54,080.00

• $57,200.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Which of the following best describes your current Washington peer credential status?"

• Active Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)
• Active Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee (CPSST)
• Current Certified Peer Counselor participating under an applicable Washington transition pathway
• I am completing the requirements and expect to obtain an eligible credential before beginning peer-service duties
• None of the above Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

University Place, WA 98467 (Required) Willingness to travel: 100% (Required)

Work Location:

In person