Crisis Outreach Peer Specialist - FT at Compass Health

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCertified Peer Specialist – Mobile Crisis Outreach TeamBellingham, WA | Full-Time | 12 Hour Shifts Tues-Thurs, 8:00am-8:00pmWho You'll Be Working WithThe 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 DoingAs 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-determinationHelp clients navigate community and natural supports, including treatment resourcesValidate clients’ lived experience and offer encouragement through shared understandingSupport family/natural supports with information and empathyCollaborate with clinical staff in setting and reviewing client-centered goalsMonitor symptoms and behaviors as part of a multi-disciplinary teamWhat You BringLived experience with behavioral health or substance use challenges (required)Washington State Peer Counselor Certification (preferred)Valid WA Driver’s License and vehicle insurance, if applicableDOH Agency Affiliated Counselor application (required upon hire if not licensed) Passion for advocacy and belief in recoveryWhat We OfferCompass Health is proud to support our employees with competitive compensation and benefits:Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to full-time employees16 days paid vacation in your first year12 sick days + 1 wellness day13 paid holidays (11 standard + 2 of your choice)Professional development funds + paid education leave403(b) retirement plan with 2% match after 1 yearA values-driven culture focused on growth, inclusion, and work/life balanceAbout Compass HealthCompass 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.orgEqual Opportunity StatementCompass 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.