Peer Specialist- Outreach

MultiCare Health System • Lakewood, WA

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About The Position

The Peer Specialist is a key member of a multidisciplinary team at MultiCare. Drawing on personal experience with severe and persistent mental illness and recovery, the specialist offers peer perspectives on recovery, symptom management, and the persistence needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The role promotes a team culture of respect, empathy, and understanding while helping clients regain control and success in their lives.

This is an outreach role conducted in the community with a team. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 1.0 FTE. The specialist provides direct services to patients individually, in groups, and with families, both in the office and in community settings. Driving between clinics, community locations, patient locations, and business locations is an essential function.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred, or two years of paid or volunteer work experience with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
• Successful completion of assigned training.
• Experience as a recipient of mental health services for severe and persistent mental illness.
• Employees hired after November 1, 2025, must have an active Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) certification at the time of hire.
• Current employees must obtain Washington State Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) certification within one year of hire and no later than December 31, 2026.
• Employees hired before November 1, 2025, may hold the CPSST credential while working toward CPSS certification, no later than June 30, 2027.
• Apply for the Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered (ACCR) credential within 30 days of hire; employees may work while the application is pending for up to 120 days.
• BLS certification and a First Aid card are due within 30 days of hire.
• A valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record that complies with agency vehicle-use requirements.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with services that support success and independence, including developing supportive relationships, self-advocacy, stable housing, education, and employment.
• Provide peer counseling and support based on shared experiences to validate patients’ experiences and encourage responsibility and active participation in healthcare and wellness.
• Mentor patients to promote hope and empowerment.
• Consult with the team from a mental health consumer perspective about patients’ experiences with symptoms, treatment responses and opinions, and recovery.
• Assist with direct clinical services for individuals, groups, and families in office and community settings.
• Teach symptom- and behavior-management techniques, support skill-building, and strengthen coping skills for internal and external stresses.
• Encourage consumer self-help programs and consumer advocacy organizations that promote recovery.
• Travel between clinic, community, patient, and business locations and operate a personal or agency-owned vehicle as required.

Benefits

• Competitive tuition assistance.
• Award-winning residencies and fellowships.
• Career development.
• Generous paid time off.
• Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed