Bellingham - Peer Support Specialist
$45,760–$52,000 year
On-site · Bellingham, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Peer Support Specialist in Bellingham, WA who uses lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges to provide empathetic, recovery-oriented support, mentorship, and advocacy. Responsibilities include facilitating peer-led groups and workshops, collaborating with clinical staff, promoting self-determination and coping skills, documenting activities per confidentiality and regulatory standards, and ensuring adherence to organizational policies. Must be certified as a Peer Support Specialist; training and ongoing education are required. Travel to contracted nursing facilities is required; role emphasizes compassionate communication, boundaries, ethics, and culturally responsive care.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a peer support specialist training program
- Certification as a Peer Support Specialist is required
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