Peer Support Specialist
Peer Support Specialist
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14-09-2025
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Job Description
SIGNING BONUS $1500
About Us:
As a non-profit organization Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!
Role Overview:
Functions as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team under the direct supervision of a SUDP by providing support and mentoring to individuals in finding and living their journey to health wellness and recovery. This position supports and promotes recovery-oriented person-centered treatment experience by participating in treatment planning documentation and implementation milieu management and crisis de-escalation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage individuals in a professional and open manner.
- When needed facilitate or Co-facilitate SUD groups as an active participant to encourage and support individuals in recovery.
- Sharing personal stories of successful recovery
- Working with individuals in developing confidence and hope
- Provide all services with respect for cultural diversity and in the least intrusive way.
- Interact with on-site healthcare providers to ensure solid partnership and quality client care.
What Were Looking For:
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED and continuing education in mental health field such as the Peer-to-Peer Counselor Program.
- Proof of Registration as a counselor with the State of Washington
- Achieve certification as a Peer Counselor within 12 months of hire.
Experience
- A compassionate understanding of substance use disorders as a disease
- Preference to people in recovery from substance use disorders.
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include medical dental vision and 403(b).
- 21 days of PTO plus 11 Paid Holidays
- $450/year for training/professional development
- Free Supervision Hours towardsWashington State Licensure
- Potential participation Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A positive and collaborative work environment.
- A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees/clients.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume (cover letter optional) detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.
Join us at Valley Cities and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. We look forward to welcoming you on board!
Schedule:
For a SUD Peer Support Specialist at Valley Cities Behavioral Health the position is dynamic providing opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager.
We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability or protected veteran status.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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