Job Description
Level: Entry
Job Location: WISe Office Longview - Longview, WA 98632
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $20.01 - $25.48 Hourly
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Health CareWE’RE HIRING!!!
FULL-TIME, WISe CERTIFIED PEER COUNSELOR OPPORTUNITY
(PROVIDING COMMUNITY-BASED TREATMENT)
Longview, WA | Full-Time
$20.01–$25.48/hr ($41K–$52K) + $2,200 On-Call Pay
(SERVICING COWLITZ COUNTY AREA)
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 youth and families in their recovery journey through our WISe 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 youth and families using your lived experience
- Help develop and follow recovery/treatment plans
- Partner with clinicians and WISe team members
- Encourage skill-building and self-directed recovery
- Share observations and support ongoing care decisions
- Help engage diverse youth and families in services
QualificationsWhat 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 Cowlitz County?
Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with access to Mt. St. Helens, the Pacific Coast, and Portland—all while working in a close-knit, supportive 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.
