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PeaceHealth

Chaplain Lead - Spiritual Care

Vancouver, WA

$34.74 - $52.12/hr

Offers holistic spiritual care and counsel to address the spiritual, emotional, and social, needs ... Knowledge of and ability to interpret the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care ...

PeaceHealth

Chaplain Lead - Spiritual Care

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$34.74 - $52.12/hr

Offers holistic spiritual care and counsel to address the spiritual, emotional, and social, needs ... Knowledge of and ability to interpret the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care ...

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How much do catholic counselor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for catholic counselor in Portland, OR is $15.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.74 and $17.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Catholic counselor?

A Catholic Counselor is a mental health professional who integrates the teachings, values, and traditions of the Catholic faith into counseling sessions. They offer guidance and support for emotional, psychological, and spiritual issues, helping clients align their lives with Catholic principles. Catholic Counselors may work in private practice, church settings, or community organizations, and they often address issues like marriage, family, addiction, and personal struggles from a faith-based perspective. Their approach combines clinical counseling techniques with spiritual support to promote holistic well-being.

How does a Catholic counselor integrate faith-based principles into their counseling sessions while maintaining professional boundaries?

Catholic Counselors are trained to incorporate faith-based perspectives and values into their therapeutic approach, often using principles such as compassion, forgiveness, and the dignity of the individual. They respect the client's spiritual beliefs and only bring faith elements into sessions with client consent. Maintaining professional boundaries is essential, so counselors balance psychological best practices with spiritual guidance, ensuring that clients' mental health and confidentiality are prioritized. Collaboration with clergy or parish staff may occur when additional spiritual support is needed, always with the client's permission.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Catholic counselor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Catholic Counselor, you need a background in counseling or psychology, often with a master's degree and relevant state licensure, along with a strong understanding of Catholic teachings. Familiarity with assessment tools, electronic case management systems, and sometimes specific certifications in pastoral counseling are typically required. Compassion, active listening, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to integrate faith into therapeutic practice are vital soft skills. These competencies enable counselors to provide effective, ethical, and faith-informed support that respects clients' spiritual and emotional needs.

What is the difference between Catholic Counselor vs Licensed Professional Counselor?

AspectCatholic CounselorLicensed Professional Counselor
CredentialsRequires counseling license + Catholic or Christian counseling trainingRequires state licensure (e.g., LPC, LCPC) and relevant master's degree
Work EnvironmentReligious organizations, churches, faith-based clinicsPrivate practices, mental health clinics, hospitals
Industry UsageOften employed in faith-centered settingsWidely used across mental health and healthcare sectors

While both roles involve providing mental health support, Catholic Counselors focus on integrating faith and Catholic teachings into therapy, often working within religious settings. Licensed Professional Counselors have a broader scope, working in diverse environments without necessarily incorporating religious elements. The choice depends on whether you want a faith-based approach or a more general mental health practice.

How to become a Catholic counselor?

To become a Catholic counselor, one typically needs a relevant master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work, along with licensure or certification required in the jurisdiction. Additionally, understanding Catholic teachings and obtaining training or certification in pastoral counseling or spiritual direction can be beneficial. Experience in mental health services and strong interpersonal skills are also important for this role.

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Peer Counselor - Youth Partner (FBH Certified Peer Counselor)

Vancouver, WA

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$26.19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

EXPANDING OUR SERVICES IN THE VANCOUVER / PORTLAND METRO AREA!

HIRING A PEER COUNSELOR – YOUTH PARTNER
Vancouver, WA
(North Vancouver, Salmon Creek Area)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE!

Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is looking for a Peer Counselor (Youth Partner) who wants to join our team of innovators who continually "push the envelope" and challenges traditional thinking in Behavioral Health.

WHO WE ARE: 

We are a values-driven organization, providing family oriented mental health care for children, youth and families in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope with promise, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. With sites located in Western Washington including Vancouver/Portland Metro area, we offer comprehensive intensive, Wrap-around mental health services to a diverse population for youth and families. We employ nearly 800 caring and compassionate employees.  

WHAT WE VALUE: 
Compassion Diversity Strength-Based-Approach Social-Justice & Our Staff!

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Base Pay Rate: $26.19 - $27.76

Additional Pay for:

  • Coverage after hours: $75.00 per pay period (2 times per month)
  • Ability to earn additional pay: based on performance

Training and Supervision:

  • Extensive training (i.e. WISe, De-Escalation, etc.)
  • Daily supervision and support, as needed

BENEFITS:

  • 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holiday each year!
  • 3 weeks' vacation per year
  • 12 sick-days per year
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension 

We strive to help children and families live together safely and securely with hope and promise. We serve as a catalyst for change when appropriate, challenging long-standing service traditions in community behavioral health. We behave with Humility, Passion for our Mission, and Compassion and Respectful Interactions. We value learning and offer alternatives and we stand strong to help child-serving systems understand our alternative paradigm while strengthening partnerships. We do not compromise our values. 

Peer Counselors (Youth Partners) are individuals with personal history as a youth/child who has been a recipient of behavioral health, child welfare, complex medical coordination or juvenile justice services who use that personal experience in building support with families. Successful applicants must have first person experience as a youth who received system services and prepared to disclose their personal experiences with youth, parents and others.  


JOB SUMMARY: 

Youth Partners collaborate, provide support and help facilitate services for youth and their families receiving Family Behavioral Health Services. Working as a member of a team, the Youth Partner helps a youth voice their own perspective and assure that other team members are able to understand their perspective and use that perspective in treatment planning. This position helps youth, parents and families achieve confidence in their abilities to team on a recovery journey and maintain hope for their success after formal behavioral health services have been completed.

Emphasis is on achieving incredible outcomes with children, youth and families by actively partnering with them along with their natural and community services and supports to achieve long term safety and stability in our neighborhoods and communities. 

This position will be based out of FBH North Vancouver, Salmon Creek site. It may include time working from home, in the office and with scheduling flexibility to provide services to youth and families in the community and in their homes, as needed.

A full job description with qualifications may be shared with candidates identified for an interview. 


WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Age 21 or older.
  • Personal (lived) experience as a child/youth who has received community / mental health services within the past ten years.
  • Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract).
  • Must be able to driver to youth and family homes and in the community, have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and provide current auto registration.
  • Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment.
  • Availability to flex some work hours, as needed.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
  • Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.

ABOUT VANCOUVER
Vancouver, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, on the north bank of the Columbia River with sweeping views of Mt. Hood. Vancouver, 10 miles from Portland, offers quality, affordable cost of living. Enjoy all the area has to offer:

  • Explore the region with some of the most scenic trails, lakes, and rivers with millions of square acres of dedicated outdoor space with 191 area parks in Vancouver. Take a scenic drive through the hills of north Clark County, stop off at one of many wineries; or head to Moulton Falls to enjoy a scenic backdrop for a picnic.
  • Perhaps, you are a hardcore mountain biker looking to get some fresh air in lush forests, a fisherman who enjoys landing the perfect salmon, a birdwatcher looking for a red-tailed hawk, or seeking to snowshoe at Mt. Helens – Vancouver USA is the place for you!

If you are passionate about providing strength-based mental health services for children, youth and their family we would love to hear from you and have you apply. 

If you are on our careers page and you are interested in being considered for this opening: please click on "Apply” to upload your resume and answer a few questions for consideration. 

If you are not on our Careers, copy and paste this link: https://fbh-ccsww.icims.com/jobs/intro?hashed=-435738801  to view and apply for this opportunity.

Contact Katherine Landry, Operations Coordinator, at katherinel@ccsww.org if you have additional questions. 

Note for Internal Candidates: reviews internal compensation and determines increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors. 

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice and Equity for All. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position. 

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