Introduction
Compass Health is the region’s largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families, and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings. Overview
Youth Support Partner – Full Time
📍 Everett, WA
🔗 www.compasshealth.org
Use Your Lived Experience to Empower Youth
Compass Health is seeking a Youth Support Partner to join our Children’s Intensive Services (WISe) team in Everett. In this role, your lived experience as a young person navigating behavioral health challenges becomes a powerful tool for mentoring others through their journey.
WISe (Wraparound with Intensive Services) provides in-home and community-based behavioral health support to Medicaid-eligible youth (up to age 21) and their families. This model centers the family’s voice and choice while building natural supports to promote long-term stability and resilience.
🎥 Learn more about WISe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=tqM0Dn7M4A4cMueX&v=f_Cf6jB5rZk&feature=youtu.be
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to full-time employees
- 16 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 13 paid holidays (11 set + 2 floating)
- $500/year in professional development funds + up to 5 paid education days
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% match after 1 year
- Mileage reimbursement
- Weekly supervision and peer support
That’s
over 45 paid days off in your first year!
Responsibilities
- Use your own behavioral health recovery experience to build hope and connection with youth clients.
- Support youth in engaging in treatment and making informed decisions in the Wraparound process.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain community-based, least-restrictive placements.
- Provide mentorship and peer advocacy across home, school, and community environments.
- Work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (AA/BA in a related field preferred).
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Personal experience living with a behavioral health condition as a youth.
- Completion of Certified Peer Counselor online modules prior to start; in-person certification within 90 days.
- Valid WA Driver’s License, insured vehicle.
- If not licensed, must apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor designation upon hire.
Preferred Experience
- Current Peer Counselor certification.
- Experience in mental health, healthcare, or social services settings.
- Familiarity with child development and culturally diverse family systems.
- Knowledge of community resources and recovery principles.
- Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
About Compass Health
For over 110 years, Compass Health has been the leading non-profit provider of behavioral health and substance use services across Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties. We offer care in outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings with a focus on recovery, equity, and community connection.
We’re committed to:
- Trauma-informed and peer-informed care
- Inclusive and equitable hiring practices
- Growth and learning for every employee
