Crisis Peer Counselor- Island - Full Time Sep 25, 2026 Oak Harbor, WA 98277, USA

<strong>Compass Health is the region&rsquo;s largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families, and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings.</strong>

Oak Harbor, WA 98277, USA

Compass Health

<strong>Compass Health is Northwest Washington&rsquo;s behavioral healthcare leader. We are a community-based healthcare agency, integrating behavioral health and medical care services to support clients and communities when and where they need us.</strong><br /><br /><strong>From comprehensive mental health treatment to crisis prevention and intervention, supportive housing, children&rsquo;s services, community education and much more, our non-profit organization serves people of all ages throughout Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties.</strong> https://www.compasshealth.org/

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Full Time

$21.89–$36.11/hr DOE

Overview: <h4><strong>Share Your Lived Experience. Support Recovery. Strengthen Community.</strong></h4> <p>Compass Health is seeking a <strong>Crisis Peer Counselor</strong> to join our <strong>Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT)</strong> in Island County. In this vital role, you&rsquo;ll draw on your personal journey with behavioral health to offer hope, understanding, and practical support to individuals experiencing crisis.</p> <p>This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team serving San Juan County communities.</p> <h4><strong>About the Team</strong></h4> <p>The <strong>Mobile Crisis Outreach Team</strong> 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.<br /><br /></p> <h4><strong>What We Offer</strong></h4> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</strong> &ndash; at no cost to full-time employees</li> <li><strong>16 days of paid vacation</strong> in your first year</li> <li><strong>12 sick days annually</strong>, including a <strong>dedicated wellness day</strong></li> <li><strong>13 paid holidays</strong> &ndash; 11 standard + 2 personal choice</li> <li><strong>$500 in professional development funds</strong></li> <li><strong>Up to 5 days of paid education leave</strong></li> <li><strong>403(b) retirement plan match</strong> (up to 2% after one year)</li> <li>And <strong>much more!</strong></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Offer peer support grounded in your lived experience with behavioral health or substance use challenges.</li> <li>Promote recovery, self-advocacy, and connection to community and natural supports.</li> <li>Collaborate with clients and care teams to develop and support person-centered recovery goals.</li> <li>Support clients in accessing mental health and chemical dependency treatment, peer groups, housing, and other resources.</li> <li>Advocate for client voice and ensure respect and validation of their experience.</li> <li>Assist with monitoring, documentation, and treatment goal setting in partnership with the team.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Lived experience with a behavioral health or substance use diagnosis (required).</li> <li><strong>Current WA Certified Peer Support Specialist or CPSS-T certification&nbsp;</strong>required.</li> <li>Experience as a peer support professional strongly preferred.</li> <li>Valid WA State driver&rsquo;s license, vehicle, and insurance (if applicable).</li> </ul>