FACT Certified Peer Counselor-Centralia

Peer Support SpecialistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20.01-$25.48/hr

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • Level: Entry
  • Job Location: FACT Office Centralia - Centralia, WA 98531
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: High School
  • Salary Range: $20.01 - $25.48 Hourly
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Health Care

Now Hiring: FACT Certified Peer Counselor Centralia, WA | Full-Time $20.01–$25.48/hr ($41K–$52K) + $2,200 On-Call Pay Use Your Lived Experience to Make a Difference Your story matters—and it can help change someone else’s life.

At Community Integrated Health Services (CIHS), we’re looking for a Certified Peer Counselor to support adults in their recovery journey through our FACT program. This is a chance to do meaningful, community-based work while being part of a supportive, team-focused environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role 100% paid medical, dental, vision (you + dependents) 25 days PTO in your first year + 11 paid holidays $2,200 additional on-call pay annually Retirement (PERS) with employer contributions Supportive team that values your voice and experience Opportunity to make a real impact in your community What You’ll Do Support adults using your lived experience Help develop and follow recovery/treatment plans Partner with clinicians and FACT team members Encourage skill-building and self-directed recovery Share observations and support ongoing care decisions Help engage diverse youth and families in services Qualifications

What You Bring WA State Certified Peer Specialist credential from Department of Health High school diploma or equivalent Personal or lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery 2+ years of peer support experience Why Lewis County? Enjoy small-town living with easy access to Seattle, Portland, mountains, and the coast—all while being part of a welcoming, growing community.

About CIHS We’re a mission-driven behavioral health organization focused on: Whole-person, integrated care Real access to services (including 24/7 support) Listening to and supporting our community Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a team that truly values peer support—we’d love to hear from you. Apply today—we’re hiring quickly! CIHS is an equal employment opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Peer Counselor will support adults in their recovery journey by developing treatment plans and partnering with the FACT team. They will also facilitate skill-building and engage with diverse youth and families to provide ongoing care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a WA State Certified Peer Specialist credential and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of two years of peer support experience and personal lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Recovery planningTreatment planningMental health supportClinical collaborationCrisis interventionCase managementCommunity engagement

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$42k–$53kBehavioral Health median $53k (middle half $48k–$59k)41 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$44k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Washington24 active99 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$47k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.6
Better work-life than 30% of Behavioral Health (Peer Support) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 43 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About Community Integrated Health Service

Hospitals and Health Care
Centralia, Washington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% paid medical, dental, vision (you + dependents)
25 days PTO in first year
11 paid holidays
$2,200 additional on-call pay annually
Retirement (PERS) with employer contributions
Supportive team environment

Living in Centralia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$411k
Typical market rent
$1,519/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.