Peer Specialist- Outreach

About the Role

Join a team that shares your calling at MultiCare, where you’re more than just a job title. As an Outreach Peer Specialist, you’ll be part of a community-based team, working Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. This role is crucial in providing peer perspectives on recovery, symptom management, and lifestyle maintenance for patients with severe and persistent mental illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in regaining control and success in their lives through supportive relationships, self-advocacy, stable housing, education, and employment.
• Provide peer counseling and support, drawing on shared experiences to validate patients’ journeys and encourage active participation in healthcare and wellness.
• Serve as a mentor to promote hope and empowerment.
• Offer consultation from a mental health consumer perspective, sharing insights on symptoms, treatment responses, and recovery experiences.
• Assist in delivering direct clinical services, including teaching symptom/behavior-management techniques and supporting skill-building in individual, group, and family settings, both in the office and community.
• Encourage participation in consumer self-help programs and advocacy organizations that promote recovery.

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.
• Certification requirements:
  • 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 CPSS certification within one year of hire, no later than December 31, 2026.
  • Employees hired before November 1, 2025, may hold the CPSST credential while working towards CPSS, but no later than June 30, 2027.
  • Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered (ACCR) credential must be applied for within 30 days of hire, with a 120-day grace period for pending applications.
• BLS Certification and First Aid card required within 30 days of hire.
• Experience as a recipient of mental health services for severe and persistent mental health illness.
• Valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record required for routine travel between locations.

About Greater Lakes Mental Health

Greater Lakes Mental Health, part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network, serves over 10,000 individuals annually across Pierce County. With six locations, including a 16-bed inpatient facility, Greater Lakes provides mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adults, children, and families with Medicaid coverage. The team delivers recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care, supported by experienced professionals and robust training programs.

Why MultiCare?

• Community Roots: Partnering with patients, families, and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for over 140 years.
• Growth and Education: Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships, and career development opportunities.
• Well-being and Support: Generous PTO, Code Lavender, and Employee Assistance Programs to maintain work-life balance.
• Living Our Values: Respect, integrity, kindness, and collaboration guide our care for patients, communities, and each other.
• Belonging for All: Resource Groups and outreach programs ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard, and valued.
• Pacific Northwest Lifestyle: Work and live in a region known for its natural beauty, adventure, and strong community connections.

Pay and Benefits

MultiCare offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, retirement benefits, and paid time off. The pay scale for this position is $24.83 - $35.71 USD, influenced by factors such as skill set, experience, and certifications. Associated benefit details can be viewed separately.