Peer Counselor at Hope and Healing Clinic in Tumwater, WA

Peer Counselor: Hope and Healing Clinic, LLC

Baseline Pay Rate: $28/hr.

Reports to: CPSS Supervisor

Why Hope and Healing Clinic?

Every journey to recovery is unique. At Hope and Healing Clinic, we offer personalized medication-assisted treatment and behavioral health therapy tailored to your needs. We are with you every step of the way to deliver guidance, support, and resources on your path towards recovery.

Our team of healthcare professionals provide an expanded scope of care for patients enrolled in our opioid treatment program. This holistic, person-first approach addresses the core of the problem and the full impact of substance use in their lives.

Position Summary:

Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) are individuals with lived experience in behavioral health recovery who are certified by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) to provide peer support services. CPSSs use their lived experience to support others in finding their own path to wellness and recovery. They provide non-clinical, person-centered support in alignment with DOH guidelines, emphasizing mutuality, empowerment, and recovery-oriented systems of care.

Duties & Responsibilities (per DOH guidance):

• Build recovery-oriented relationships using mutual respect, trust, and lived experience
• Support members in articulating personal goals for recovery and wellness
• Provide trauma-informed, culturally relevant, and non-judgmental peer support
• Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery groups, education sessions, or engagement activities
• Offer harm-reduction resources, information, and linkage to services
• Document services provided in a timely, accurate, and ethical manner
• Maintain peer role boundaries and uphold the DOH Code of Ethics for Certified Peer Counselors
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and represent the voice of lived experience
• Advocate for the member internally and externally

Minimum Qualifications:

• WA State Certified Peer Support Specialist credential
• CPC Certification
• Self-identified as a person in recovery from a mental health and/or substance use condition and/or have a family member who has experienced mental health and/or substance use condition
• Commitment to recovery values including self-determination, peer support, and empowerment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and model professional boundaries

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in clinic, outreach, housing, or group settings
• Familiarity with harm reduction and trauma-informed care principles
• Working as a peer support specialist 1000 hours

Tribal Preference

The organization supports Tribal Preference hiring in accordance with applicable Tribal law. Preference may be given to qualified Native American applicants.