Peer Support Specialist

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care•Federal Way, WA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Cities has recently been selected to lead efforts in Washington State to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and continuing education in mental health field
Current driver’s license and automotive insurance
Pass Required Background checks.
Become Peer Certified within 3 months of hire.
Good communication skills, teamwork and ability to collaborate with care team members.
Experience providing telehealth services and Microsoft Teams

Nice To Haves

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Responsibilities

Engage clients in a professional and open manner.
Facilitate groups to include wellness recovery action plan (WRAP), recovery and support groups.
Provide resources: schools, benefits, housing, food, etc.
Sharing personal stories of successful employment and recovery.
Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings with other treatment team members.
Provide outreach and community-based services when needed.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage available for employees and eligible family members and dependents
Health Savings Account, $2,000 contribution annually, prorated monthly.
Agency sponsored retirement plan, up to 6% employer contributions, and pre-tax/Roth available
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources
Comprehensive paid time off, paid holidays, and extended sick leave options
Access to Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Annual longevity bonuses
Recognition programs and incentives
Access to training, supervision, and consultation for professional certification and licensure
Clinical supervision provided toward licensure, if applicable
Paid training days and yearly training fund