Peer Support Specialist - Outpatient

Posted: Friday, 13 February 2026
Valid Thru: Sunday, 15 March 2026
Index Requested on: 02/13/2026 19:57:43
Indexed on: 02/13/2026 19:57:43

Location: Tacoma, WA, 98401, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Prosperity Wellness Center, a division of Discovery Behavioral Health, is hiring!

Description:

Position Summary:

Peer Support Specialist services include providing education, assessment, intervention, and outreach services to various components within the clinical programming, working with patients individually, intro to step-work, and education around other self-help modalities. Develops and maintains relationships with patients in the program, provides psychoeducation and aids in patient engagement and/or ATA blocks.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Responsible for groups/lectures, including:
    • Alternative Self-Help meetings (Intro to NA, Dharma, Smart Recovery, etc.) at designated times as determined by Program Director.
  • Meets with client within 48 hours of admission to complete a patient engagement.
  • Meets with patients weekly to review individual work and self-help introductions.
  • Maintains support in clinical programming with specialty groups.
  • Works with patients to develop a daily routine focusing on behaviors needed for long term recovery.
  • Orients the patient to the program and schedules.
  • Willingly shares personal recovery experiences, demonstrates and models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
  • Assists in patient engagement and ATA blocking.
  • Meets with patients individually to provide treatment work including but not limited to step work.
  • Provides support to patient's families, with patient consent.
  • Participates in all staff meetings; responsible for obtaining information.
  • Attends in-services and educational training as necessary and as assigned.
  • Approaches patients/family members, significant others, and visitors with a respectful caring manner to convey a sense of concern and warmth.
  • Engages with patients during their day-to-day, facilitating a trusting, healthy bond for further outreach and involvement in the event of relapse or outreach.
  • Takes the lead on reviewing and responding to D365/Videra alerts
  • Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner, sensitive to patient and staff diversity.
  • Seeks corrective criticism and has the ability to evaluate suggestions objectively.
  • Completes daily tasks as assigned and documents the delivery of all patient services.
  • Seeks out learning experiences and incorporates new knowledge into practice.
  • Maintains flexibility and adaptability to expected and unexpected changes in the work environment.
  • Performs other duties as required in relation to function.
Knowledge, Education, & Experience:
  • Previous experience in behavioral health or substance treatment strongly preferred.
  • Past experience working directly with people in a service-oriented field is beneficial.
  • High school diploma or equivalency required.
  • Past or present consumer of mental health or substance abuse services with a history of managing one's own illness.
  • Awareness of the importance of recovery in living with a mental illness or addictions problem.
  • Washington State only:
    • Must be a Certified Peer through the Washington State Health Care Authority
    • Must apply for a WA Department of Health, Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) credential, within 30 days of hire and maintain this credential throughout employment.
Employment Status: Full time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 1pm-9: 30pm

Work Location: Tacoma, WA

Compensation: Pay Range: $22-24 hourly

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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