Peer Support Specialist - Fairbanks - Mobile Crisis Team

Peer Support Specialist Mobile Crisis Team | Alaska Behavioral HealthJoin our team at Alaska Behavioral Health in Fairbanks, AK, as a Peer Support Specialist for our Mobile Crisis Team (MCT)! If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and promoting recovery within the community, this opportunity is for you.

Who We AreAt Alaska Behavioral Health, we're dedicated to strengthening communities and enhancing the well-being of our clients through exceptional behavioral healthcare services. We believe that every Alaskan, regardless of their mental health or addiction needs, deserves access to top-quality care. Our mission is to support Alaskans on their journey to recovery.

About the TeamAs part of Fairbanks Mobile Crisis Team (MCT), Peer Support Specialists respond as part of a Peer & Clinician team to individuals in crisis across the Fairbanks North-Star Borough community through dispatched 911 events. In collaboration with Law Enforcement and intra-agency dispatch centers, MCT Peer Support Specialists work under the direction of the Clinician and Clinical Team Manager to engage individuals in crisis and post-crisis services to promote strengths-based stabilization through advocacy, resiliency building, coping and regulation skill modeling, and meeting individuals where they are at.

What Youll DoServe as a role model, sharing lived experiences and offering hope to individuals in crisis.

Identify strengths and natural supports to promote recovery-focused care.

Document all activities accurately in the Electronic Health Record.

Conduct follow-ups with individuals as recommended by the MCT clinician.

Participate in the 24 hour on-call rotation, with ability for regular assigned days.

Good To KnowPosition is based in Fairbanks, AlaskaFull-Time, Non-Exempt Compensation includes an hourly rate of $25.00 for hours worked, along with $350.00 for each scheduled 24-hour on-call shift. This position includes participation in a 24-hour on-call rotation.

AKBH offers generous benefits including two healthcare options for employees and their dependent children, 401k with immediate vesting and up to 5% match, 3% automatically contributed by AKBH.What We Need from YouSuccessful completion of Jen Galvans Peer Support Specialist training.

Certification as a Peer Support Specialist I within 6 months of hire (preference given to those already certified).High school diploma or GED.Personal experience in recovery from mental illness, substance abuse, or co-occurring disorders, and willingness to share experiences to support others.

Join us in making a positive impact in our community!

Alaska Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.