Peer Support Specialist/Trainee - MCAT - MON-FRI 9PM-5:30AM
Frontier Behavioral Health
Summary
Peer Support Specialist are an integral member of the MRRCT. MRRCT is a rapid response mobile outreach program, consisting of multiple teams which provide services in homes, hospitals, schools, correctional facilities, and any location the children, youth, families, and adults are located to provided stabilization during crisis events. The goal of MRRCT is to divert individuals from emergency departments, correctional facilities, and inpatient psychiatric admission when there are appropriate community resources available to manage their crisis.
Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist other professionals in the development of treatment interventions and stabilizations for those in an acute crisis situation.
- Provide supportive services, drawing on common experiences as a peer, providing on-going support to all clients by encouraging them to regain hope in, and control over, their own lives, and to be active participants in resolving their crisis.
- Identify services and activities that promote recovery by instilling hope and experiences which lead to meaning and purpose and which decrease stigma.
- Promote personal responsibility for recovery as the individual client or mental health service defines recovery.
- Serve as an advocate and provide information and peer support in a range of settings.
- Participate in a multi-disciplinary team approach to provide support and stabilization services to individuals in a manner appropriate to the individual client, their developmental level supportive of their culture.
- Ensure the individual and their family are heard and their needs are addressed and met.
- Engage with individuals prior to discharge from an emergency department, medical admittance, incarceration and participate (as appropriate) in discharge planning and assisting families as they transition into the community and back to their families.
- Maintain close communication with MRRCT team members and other clinical and administrative staff to ensure the highest quality of services is delivered to the individuals and their support systems.
- Serve as a peer advocate to help empower individuals in gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to support stabilizing the crisis.
- Assist individuals in need or in times of crisis by finding appropriate resources for stabilization in the least restrictive environment appropriate.
- Develop and maintain linkage with community resources that benefit the identified population served.
- Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices.
- Requires travel to see clients in the community and travel between work sites either via FBH owned Vehicles and/or personal vehicle.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form
- Ability to work in a cooperative and collaborative manner as a team member with program participants.
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse cultures.
- Familiarity with the structure of inpatient behavioral health care facilities preferred.
Requirements
- Self-identify as having one or more years in recovery from a mental health condition, substance use disorder or both.
- Certified Peer Support Specialist or Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee Credential from the WA State Department of Health OR must apply for the Certified Peer Support Specialist TRAINEE credential within 90 days of start date.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must have an unrestricted and valid driver's license, be able to pass a motor vehicle screening and driving test, have active car insurance, and be willing to use their personal vehicle in the course of work.
- Two years' experience working in a community behavioral health setting (preferred).
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Signing Bonus
- Licensure Supervision
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff Discounts
Company overview
Frontier Behavioral Health is a comprehensive mental health care provider dedicated to serving communities with evidence-based behavioral health services. The organization specializes in delivering a wide range of mental health and substance use disorder treatments, including crisis intervention, outpatient counseling, psychiatric services, and community-based support programs. As a key provider in the mental health sector, Frontier Behavioral Health focuses on creating accessible, high-quality care for individuals and families facing behavioral health challenges. Their services typically encompass prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery support, addressing conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and other mental health disorders. The organization operates with a commitment to reducing stigma around mental health while promoting wellness and resilience within the communities they serve. Their approach often integrates clinical expertise with community partnerships to provide holistic care that addresses both immediate needs and long-term recovery goals.