Certified Peer Counselor

METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

1 month ago

Tacoma, Washington$19.27 - $24.92/hrFull TimeGeneral Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL as a Certified Peer Counselor in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: 721 Fawcett Ave - Tacoma, WA 98402Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $19.27 - $24.

Key Responsibilities

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Requirements

income or special needs population Ability to maintain confidentiality. Able to complete concise reporting. Working knowledge of computers and computer data entry processes

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $19.27 - $24.92/hr

13 days PTO.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL in United States.

Key Skills

Peer CounselingMentoringSupportive HousingEmpowermentRecovery SupportAdvocacyStigma EliminationSymptom ManagementService CoordinationHousing StabilityTrauma-Informed CareDe-escalationInformation and ReferralSocial ConnectionDocumentationConfidentiality

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Peer Counselor at METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 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

Stated compensation: $19.27 - $24.92/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $25 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Tacoma, 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.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Peer Counseling, Mentoring, Supportive Housing, Empowerment, Recovery Support, Advocacy, Stigma Elimination, Symptom Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Certified Peer Counselor provides guidance, mentoring, and support focused on enhancing access to and retention in permanent supported housing by drawing on lived experience to promote hope and empowerment. Responsibilities include teaching symptom management, coordinating services, promoting ho...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, 13 Vacation Days, 13 Sick Days. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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