Peer Counselor Parent Partner - WISe Wraparound Services

YMCA Of Greater Seattle

1 day ago

Washington$24/hrFull TimeMental Health Counseling

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join YMCA Of Greater Seattle as a Peer Counselor – No Weekends, M-F Schedule in United States. Overview Our Commitment to Equity The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism.

Key Responsibilities

Provide peer counseling and support to parents/caregivers, drawing on common experience to encourage hope and inspire a sense of agency.

Promote self-determination, empowerment, personal responsibility for recovery and wellness, and assist parents/caregivers in advocating for themselves and their children.

Engage youth and families in the Wraparound process by sharing personal experience and/or explaining Wraparound process in relation to family’s identified needs and concerns.

Act as a bridge between families and system representatives on the team.

Requirements

approved first aid certification, state

approved CPR certification, BBP (HIV/AIDS) training certification.

Washington State Agency Affiliated Counseling Credential.

Within 30 days of employment or first available training. Pre

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $22 - $27/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with YMCA Of Greater Seattle in United States.

Key Skills

Peer counselingCrisis stabilizationCase managementAdvocacyWraparound servicesCare planningResource referralCommunicationDocumentationCrisis de-escalationInterpersonal skillsTime managementTeam collaborationCultural competenceStrength-based support

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Peer Counselor Parent Partner - WISe Wraparound Services at YMCA Of Greater Seattle a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Mental Health Counseling position at YMCA Of Greater Seattle is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $24 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Peer counseling, Crisis stabilization, Case management, Advocacy, Wraparound services, Care planning, Resource referral, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: Provide strength-based peer support to caregivers of youth in the WISe program to facilitate in-home stabilization and crisis reduction. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans and act as a bridge between families and community systems.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement with 12% Employer Contribution, Paid Time Off, Wellness Days, Mental Health Resources. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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