Certified Peer Counselor - Crisis Services
Catholic Charities Serving Central WashingtonWenatchee, Washington, United States
Posted December 12, 2025
44520 - 55120 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that delivers a broad portfolio of services—including behavioral health, early learning, senior support, parenting programs, and affordable housing—to a diverse population across the region. With offices in Yakima, Wenatchee, Richland, Moses Lake, and Sunnyside, and multiple multi-family housing sites, the organization serves nearly 50,000 people each year. Rooted in Catholic values yet open to all faiths, races, genders, and economic backgrounds, it operates on a mix of state and federal funding, United Way support, grants, and community contributions, upholding its mission of "Bringing Hope to Life."
Job Description
The Certified Peer Counselor supports clients by sharing their own lived experience with behavioral health recovery, demonstrates how to navigate systems and processes, and encourages clients' engagement with treatments needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be a self-identified consumer of mental health or substance use disorder treatment services in stable recovery for at least one year
- Valid Washington State driver’s license and required minimum liability insurance by WA State
- Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration and Peer Counselor or Peer Specialist certification through the Washington State Health Care Authority
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of vacation
- 12 days of sick leave per year
- Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage
- Retirement 403(b) Plan
- Basic Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account eligibility
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
