Peer Counselor Level 2

Camas Health Recovery Center•Airway Heights, WA

33d•$30 - $32

About The Position

The Peer Counselor – Level 2 serves as an advanced member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Building on foundational peer support responsibilities, this role carries expanded care coordination, member advocacy, and team collaboration responsibilities. Peer Counselors Level 2 use lived experience in recovery to support members in navigating complex life challenges, maintaining engagement in treatment, and advancing recovery goals. This role supports members across clinical, social, and community systems and acts as a key connector between members, clinic teams, and external resources. The Peer Counselor Level 2 exemplifies recovery leadership, reliability, and consistency while modeling hope, self-determination, and accountability. The Peer Counselor – Level 2 adheres to and actively supports the clinic’s commitment to: Harm Reduction principles Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) as the preferred treatment modality Trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and member-centered care Treating every person with dignity, respect, compassion, and autonomy

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Must be a Certified Peer Counselor.
Minimum of 1 year experience as a Peer Counselor
Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic medical records systems, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; good diplomatic skills, including strong conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for 3 years prior to employment and does not display evidence of alcohol or other drug abuse while employed.
Complies with and up to date with all other testing, screening, and credentialing as required.
Must possess current driver’s license and have proof of insurance for transport of clients.
Obtain and maintain a Level 3 Kalispel Tribe of Indians Work Permit.

Nice To Haves

Opioid Treatment Program experience will be given hiring preference.

Responsibilities

Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and Washington State confidentiality laws
Protect member privacy during all peer support, care coordination, and documentation activities
Share information only within authorized care teams and appropriate consent parameters
Provide peer support services within scope of Peer Counselor certification and clinic policy
Do not provide clinical counseling, diagnosis, or medical advice
Escalate clinical concerns, safety risks, or treatment decisions to licensed staff
Complete required documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with clinic policy and regulatory standards
Document peer encounters, care coordination activities, and referrals accurately and within required timeframes
Support audit readiness by maintaining clear, factual, and professional documentation
Identify and immediately report safety concerns, risk indicators, or changes in member status to clinical leadership
Participate in crisis response protocols, including suicide risk escalation, per clinic policy
Comply with mandatory reporting requirements as outlined by Washington State law and clinic procedures
Participate in required DOH, federal, and state-mandated trainings, including substance use disorder, confidentiality, and safety training
Maintain Peer Counselor certification and complete required continuing education
Demonstrate ongoing competency in harm reduction and recovery-oriented best practices
Maintain ethical, professional, and recovery-oriented boundaries with members
Avoid dual relationships, conflicts of interest, or exploitation of peer relationships
Uphold clinic values and regulatory standards in all member interactions
Provide peer support grounded in lived experience to help members remain engaged in treatment and recovery
Encourage wellness planning, personal responsibility, and the development of natural supports
Support members in working through challenges, crises, and recovery goals
Assist with individual and group activities under appropriate clinical oversight
Collaborate as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team, including counselors, nurses, providers, and peers
Participate in team meetings, treatment planning, and staffing discussions as appropriate
Reinforce treatment goals and recovery plans through consistent member engagement
Assist in assessing member needs related to housing, transportation, employment, benefits, legal issues, and other social determinants of health
Support care coordination plans and provide updates as member needs evolve
Connect members to internal clinic services and external community resources
Serve as a point of contact between members, clinic staff, families (when appropriate), and service providers
Monitor member progress and identify concerns or emerging risks, escalating appropriately to clinical leadership
Support continuity of care by helping members navigate transitions and service referrals
Serve as a more experienced peer resource for complex member situations
Support consistency and follow-through on care coordination activities
Assist with documentation related to peer support and care coordination services
Identify gaps in resources and communicate opportunities for improvement to leadership
Model professionalism, boundaries, and ethical peer practice within the team
Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
Participate in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and assigned committees
Maintain ethical and professional peer relationships with members and colleagues
Support front desk, resource room, or other clinic functions as assigned
Perform additional duties as needed to support clinic operations and member care