Mental Health Counselor (evenings)

The Housing Support Services Case Manager/Certified Peer Specialist provides compassionate, client-centered support to individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, many of whom are living with substance use disorders, serious mental health conditions, or co-occurring disorders. This role delivers peer support, case management, and street outreach services, engaging clients through outreach efforts, walk-ins, and referrals while building trust and assessing needs. The specialist connects individuals to housing, employment, education, healthcare, and behavioral health resources, while also supporting the development of daily living skills, understanding of tenant rights and responsibilities, and resolution of challenges in housing or workplace settings. This position collaborates with landlords, employers, and community partners, including local shelters, and is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely documentation of all client interactions in electronic systems.
Assisting participants with connection to shelters, transitional living arrangements, and/or permanent housing
Assisting participants with applying for and attaining benefits related to cash assistance, medical insurance, SSI/SSDI, SNAP, and/or other entitlements participants qualify for.
Assisting participants with transportation to longer-term support appointments such as primary care, MH treatment, SUD treatment, and/or but not limited to other agency/program support systems.
Assisting participants with coordination alongside other providers, including SUD, MH, and housing opportunities
Establish and maintain working relationships with partnering community agencies to assist with coordination of care for participants.
Attend weekly individual supervision with Housing Support Services Program Manager and monthly group supervision with agency Mental Health Professional.
Attend team and community meetings anchored in identifying participant needs and coordination.
Provide outreach and engagement to homeless individuals needing access to care and offer support with connecting to substance use disorder support, mental health treatment, primary care, housing, shelter, employment, educations, and/or other benefits.
Provide follow up and care to participants who either self-refer or are referred to HSSP programs from internal or external community providers.
Attend and complete trainings identified by agency and Housing Support Services programs
Document services provided in electronic medical record and data software
Conduct landlord outreach to assist with building positive landlord/tenant relationships.
The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Bachelor's degree preferred
GED or High School Diploma Required
Self-identify as having lived experience as a recipient of mental health or substance use treatment services and be stable in recovery for at least one year

Knowledge of Community Mental Health Systems and requirements
Knowledge of community resources
Ability to manage high detail administrative tasks
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
Data entry and other computer skills
Flexibility in scheduled work hours to accommodate evening hours as necessary
Licensure, Registration, Certification

Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' liability insurance provider
Certified Peer Support Specialist or Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee credential from the Washington State Department of Health (may be obtained within 6 months of hire)
Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Wage Range: $21 - $27 per hour, depending on experience

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year

• Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
• Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
• Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
• Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
• It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.