Peer Counselor

This Mental Health Counseling position at Lifeline Connections 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.

Stated compensation: $19.00 - 22.61 /hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $23 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

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.

Key skills and qualifications: Peer Support, Crisis Stabilization, De-escalation, WRAP Fidelity, Mentoring, Interpreting, Stigma Reduction, Group Facilitation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The Crisis Peer Counselor provides recovery-focused services at the Crisis Stabilization and Involuntary Treatment Center, utilizing WRAP fidelity to achieve crisis stabilization in the least restrictive setting. Key duties involve offering peer support, participating in de-escalation, mentoring par...

Benefits package: Health Insurance (85% covered), Dental Insurance (85% covered), Vision Insurance (85% covered), Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K with 5% match, PTO (approx 4 weeks first year). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.