PACT South - Peer Counselor (Full-time) - Everett, WA
Listed on 2026-08-15
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counselor
Peer Counselor – Full Time
Everett, WA | 40 hours/week | PACT South Team
Be the Hope You Once NeededCompass Health is currently seeking a Peer Counselor to join our Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) team in Everett. If you have lived experience with behavioral health challenges and are ready to inspire others on their recovery journey, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
About the PACT ModelPACT is an evidence-based, team-delivered treatment approach designed for adults with severe and persistent behavioral health disorders. Services are primarily provided in the community, often several times per week, helping individuals achieve independence, avoid hospitalization, and thrive in daily life.
What You'll Be Doing- Provide peer support services to promote recovery, stabilization, and wellness.
- Assist clients in developing natural supports, self-advocacy, and life skills.
- Work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to support client care plans.
- Deliver services in-home or in community settings as needed.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current Washington State Peer Counselor Credential (required).
- Personal lived experience with a behavioral health diagnosis.
- Valid WA State Driver's License, vehicle, and insurance (if applicable).
- Must be 21+ years of age to drive company vehicles.
- Must obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor status through WA DOH upon hire (if not already licensed or associate licensed).
- A deep understanding of recovery principles from lived experience.
- Insight into mental illness and substance use disorders, and effective coping strategies.
- A compassionate, collaborative approach to helping others find hope.
(Benefits pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to full-time employees
- 16 days of vacation your first year
- 12 sick days + 1 wellness day annually
- 13 paid holidays (11 standard + 2 floating)
- Professional development funds & paid education leave
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% match after 1 year
- ...and so much more! That's over 45 paid days off in your first year!
Compass Health is the region's largest private, non-profit behavioral health organization serving Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties for over 110 years. We offer innovative services across outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings—and we invest in our employees through a culture of growth, learning, and work/life balance.
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Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience.
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