Peer Support Specialist/Trainee - Forensic PATH & HARPS

Frontier Behavioral Health•Spokane, WA

29d•$21 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

Frontier Behavioral Health (FBH) is a non-profit organization with over 100 years of experience serving the Spokane community. We provide evidence-based treatment to adults, youth, and seniors facing various behavioral health challenges. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, we are committed to the belief that recovery is possible and that our clients can lead fulfilling lives. We are seeking individuals who want to make a positive impact and join our mission. FBH offers a variety of client services, including outpatient, inpatient, community outreach, crisis services, and partnerships with schools and law enforcement. Our services are evidence-based, culturally appropriate, and trauma-informed, addressing the diverse needs of those we serve. Peers will work within two distinct programs: FORENSIC PROJECTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS (FPATH) and FORENSIC HOUSING & RECOVERY THROUGH PEER SERVICES (FHARPS). The FPATH team assists individuals involved in the forensic mental health system in identifying, accessing, and utilizing community resources within Region 1 of Washington State. This includes working with eligible individuals identified by the Health Care Authority, assessing needs, providing case management, assisting with employment and educational services, SOAR-trained Social Security benefits applications, and utilizing Client Support Funds for basic needs. The FHARPS team utilizes a Permanent Supportive Housing and Housing First model to provide housing assistance to individuals meeting the definition of Trueblood Class Members. Services include person-driven housing exploration, landlord outreach, employment services, activities of daily living support, and assistance with social and interpersonal relationships. Participants have access to short-term housing bridge subsidies and are linked to long-term providers for mental health, substance use treatment, and foundational community supports. Peer Support Specialists in both programs promote community integration, resiliency, and quality of life. They may share relevant personal experiences to foster hope, resiliency, and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Services can be provided individually or in groups to individuals and families of all ages.

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: If an Applicant does not have an active or pending Certified Peer Support Specialist or Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee Credential from the WA State Department of Health, then 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.

Nice To Haves

Two years' experience working in a community behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, assist other FBH team members in the development of treatment objectives and interventions for clients enrolled in mental health services.
Provide peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer, to clients, parents, caregivers, and natural/community supports by encouraging them to regain hope in, and control over, their own lives.
Identify services and activities that promote recovery and resilience, assisting clients to identify strengths, recognize successes, and to build hope.
Mentor clients to build self-advocacy skills, navigate health systems, build natural supports, and find meaningful activities that promote a sense of purpose, structure and inclusion in the community.
Promote personal responsibility for recovery as the individual client and/or mental health service provider defines recovery.
Mentor clients to explore networking through existing advisory groups and client-run organizations; if applicable, help clients become involved as an advocate for others.
Provide individual and group services (appropriate to scope) for enrolled clients including facilitating recovery groups.
Mentor clients to build and maintain community living skills and access community resources.
Support clients who are pursuing educational, vocational, or volunteer services.
Engage with assigned clients prior to discharge from inpatient psychiatric care, participate in discharge planning, as directed and assigned, and accompany clients as they transition into the community as appropriate.
Assist clients in need or in times of personal crisis with finding appropriate resources for stabilization in the least restrictive environment appropriate.
Contact clients referred by a clinician that are not attending scheduled appointments in order to identify barriers and problem solve solutions to client attendance.
Work with clients in preparation of graduating from services.
Engage with various community partners as stipulated in contracts and within the program design.
Partner with team members to review cases, gain consultation and co-facilitate groups.
Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices.
Provide after-hours coverage on a schedule rotation, if applicable.
Requires travel to see clients in the community and travel between work sites either via FBH owned Vehicles and/or personal vehicle.
Create a Care Plan that is specific to acquiring and maintaining housing.
Contact the individual no later than one calendar day, utilizing mobile crisis teams when FHARPS is not available.
Develop a collaborative individualized, strengths-based housing plan inclusive of action steps for housing-related issues. The individual would set goals and develop a housing plan with the assistance of the peer.
Assist with completion of required paperwork for tenancy.
Share lived experiences to support the individual in the housing process.
Complete the Enhanced Certified Peer Counselor training offered through the Health Care Authority.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision
Retirement – We offer an impressive 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance – Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire.
Signing Bonus!
No-cost licensure supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure.
Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying Programs.
Reimbursement of License/Certification application fee that is required for the position.
Free Employee Assistance Program
Staff Discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane!