Crisis Peer Counselor/Family Support Partner

Peer Counselor / Family Support Partner - Full Time (40 hrs/week)

Child, Youth & Family Crisis Team - South | Snohomish County, WA
Wage Range: $21.89 - $36.11/hr DOE
Empower Families. Inspire Recovery. Be the Support You Once Needed.

Compass Health is hiring a Peer Counselor / Family Support Partner to join our Child, Youth & Family Crisis Team (YGo South - South) in Snohomish County. This role offers the chance to turn your personal or family experience with behavioral health into a source of strength, guidance, and healing for others navigating a crisis.
About the Role

As a Family Support Partner / Peer Counselor , you'll provide emotional support, mentorship, and connection to families and youth experiencing behavioral health challenges. Working closely with the clinical team and under the supervision of the Program Manager, you will help clients and caregivers develop natural supports, enhance self-advocacy, and build essential life and community skills.
Who You'll Work With

The YGo South team is a community-based crisis outreach unit providing mobile, short-term intervention and prevention services for children, adolescents, and their caregivers. Our team operates in schools, shelters, homes, and other community settings-delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed care to families in moments of need.
Key Responsibilities

• Offer peer-based support and encouragement to youth and families facing mental health or substance use crises.
• Act as a mentor and advocate , modeling hope, empowerment, and recovery.
• Assist clients in developing and accessing natural supports, peer support groups, and essential resources.
• Provide compassionate support to family members, friends, and other caregivers.
• Collaborate with team members to monitor progress, inform treatment goals, and ensure the client's voice is central to care decisions.
• Participate in team meetings, documentation, and training activities.

What You Bring

• Peer Counselor Certification in Washington (preferred)
• Lived experience with behavioral health or substance use recovery (required)
  OR
  Experience as a caregiver to a child with special needs who has received community services (required)
• Experience working as a peer counselor or in a related support role required.
• Ability to obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor status through WA State DOH upon hire (if not already credentialed)
• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid WA State Driver's License , reliable vehicle, and insurance
• Empathy, reliability, and strong communication skills

Why Join Compass Health?

As Western Washington's largest private, non-profit behavioral healthcare provider, Compass Health has been supporting individuals and families for over 110 years . We're proud to offer a culture that fosters growth, learning, and compassion-for both our clients and our employees.
What We Offer

We believe supporting our employees is just as important as supporting our clients. Benefits include:

• No-cost medical, dental & vision insurance for full-time staff
• 16 days of paid vacation in your first year
• 12 sick days annually, plus a wellness day
• 13 paid holidays - including 2 floating personal days
• Professional development funds and paid education leave
• 403(b) retirement match up to 2% after one year
• A team culture that supports inclusion, recovery, and resilience

Note: Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees.
About Compass Health

Compass Health provides comprehensive mental health and substance use services across Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties. From outpatient therapy to residential care, we are committed to meeting people where they are -with respect, innovation, and community partnership.

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We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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