Crisis Peer Counselor/Youth Support Partner-YGo North - TEMPORARY Oct 8, 2026 Be

<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>

Bellingham, WA 98226, 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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Part Time

$22.99 – $37.92/hr. DOE

Overview: <p><strong>Turn Your Journey into Hope for Others</strong></p> <p>Do you have lived experience navigating behavioral health challenges and want to make a difference for youth and families in crisis? <strong>Compass Health</strong> is hiring a Temporary <strong>Youth Support Partner / Peer Counselor</strong> to join our <strong>Child, Youth &amp; Family Crisis Team (YGo &ndash; North)</strong> in Whatcom County.</p> <p>Your story matters here&mdash;and it can become a powerful tool for recovery, empowerment, and transformation in others.<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>As a <strong>Peer Counselor/Youth Support Partner</strong>, you'll provide vital emotional support, mentorship, and advocacy to children, youth, and families experiencing behavioral health crises. Working closely with the broader YGo team, you&rsquo;ll use your lived experience to help others stabilize, access services, and build skills for lasting recovery.<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <p>At Compass Health, we invest in our staff as deeply as we do in our clients. We offer a values-driven workplace where your experience is respected and your growth is supported.</p> <p><strong>Our comprehensive benefits include:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</strong> 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</strong> annually, plus one wellness day</li> <li><strong>13 paid holidays</strong> &ndash; including 2 floating holidays of your choice</li> <li><strong>403(b) retirement plan match</strong> up to 2% after one year</li> <li><strong>$300 in professional development funds</strong> per year</li> <li><strong>5 days of paid education leave</strong></li> <li><strong>Mileage reimbursement</strong></li> <li><strong>Weekly supervision</strong> and opportunities for professional advancement</li> </ul> <p><em>That adds up to more than <strong>45 paid days off</strong> your first year!</em></p> <p><em>Note: Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees.</em></p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provide <strong>peer support</strong> rooted in shared experience, modeling recovery and resilience.</li> <li>Encourage clients to take an <strong>active role</strong> in their care and support journey.</li> <li>Connect individuals with community resources, peer groups, mental health and SUD treatment, and natural supports.</li> <li>Offer <strong>support and reassurance to family members</strong> and caregivers.</li> <li>Engage in <strong>active listening</strong>, helping clients feel seen, heard, and empowered.</li> <li>Support treatment planning by collaborating with clinical staff and contributing insights from the client&rsquo;s perspective.</li> <li>Advocate for clients in navigating services and systems, while honoring their voice and values.</li> </ul> <br /> <h4><strong>Who You&rsquo;ll Work With</strong></h4> <p>The <strong>Child, Youth &amp; Family Crisis Team (YGo)</strong> is a mobile outreach team that provides community-based crisis response services in homes, schools, shelters, and more. We serve children, youth, and their caregivers across Whatcom County, delivering short-term, trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.</p>
Requirements: <ul> <li><strong>Lived experience</strong> with a behavioral health or substance use condition (required).</li> <li>OR</li> <li>Caregiver experience with a child who has received community-based behavioral health services (required).</li> <li><strong>DOH Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee (CPSS-T) Active credential required.</strong></li> <li>Experience in peer counseling or similar support role (preferred).</li> <li>Valid <strong>WA State Driver&rsquo;s License</strong>, vehicle, and insurance (if applicable).</li> <li>Empathy, openness, professionalism, and strong communication skills.</li> </ul> <p><br /> <br /> </p> <p><strong>About Compass Health</strong></p> <p>Compass Health is the region&rsquo;s largest private, non-profit provider of mental health and substance use treatment in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties. With over <strong>110 years of service</strong>, we support individuals of all ages through a full continuum of care&mdash;from outpatient and residential programs to community crisis response.</p> <p>Discover more at Compassh.org</p> <p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p> <p>If you're ready to use your story to help youth and families navigate life&rsquo;s toughest moments, we want to hear from you. Join Compass Health and be part of a team that turns lived experience into lasting impact.</p> <br />