Peer Support Specialist/Trainee - Calispel Inpatient Units - Day Shift

Frontier Behavioral Health•Spokane, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Frontier Behavioral Health (FBH) is a non-profit organization with over 100 years of experience in Spokane, dedicated to understanding and addressing the diverse needs of its clients and the community. FBH offers evidence-based treatment to adults, youth, and seniors facing a wide range of behavioral health issues. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, FBH is committed to the belief that recovery is possible and that clients can lead fulfilling lives. The organization values its employees, recognizing the contribution of each individual to its mission of making a positive difference in the lives of those served and contributing to the health, safety, and quality of life in Spokane County. FBH provides a variety of services including outpatient, inpatient, community outreach, and crisis services, with partnerships with schools and law enforcement. Their services are evidence-based, culturally appropriate, and trauma-informed, addressing diverse needs. Peer Support Specialists play a crucial role in promoting community integration, resiliency, and quality of life for clients and their families. They share relevant personal experiences to foster hope, resiliency, and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. These services are offered to individuals and families of all ages, on an individual or group basis. The position is for the Inpatient Unit Calispel and operates on a Monday-Friday, 7 AM-3:30 PM shift.

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
Active BLS within 90 days of hire and must maintain active BLS
Must have an unrestricted and valid driver’s license, active car insurance and must 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 multidisciplinary team, assist clinicians 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.
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 between various FBH work sites on a regular or daily basis.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off – Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment!
9 Paid Federal Holidays!
Sick Leave – Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.
Some positions qualify for a Compressed Workweek option resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.
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.
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!