Peer Support Specialist - New Crisis Programs - Starting January 2027

Southcentral Foundation•Anchorage, AK

159d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is actively seeking peer support specialists to become an integral part of a growing continuum of behavioral health care services. This posting is for two new Programs, Crisis Stabilization (23 hour, 59 min stay) is a short term, high intensity program that accepts walk ins and first responder drop offs for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Crisis Residential (7 day stay) is a voluntary and involuntary program for psychiatric stabilization. Responsibilities include multidisciplinary team-based care, providing support and recovery training to individuals receiving service while creating and implementing a recovery environment, advocate for the needs and rights of every individual, de-escalation and crisis resolution, engagement in milieu, and care coordination. All employees for this position within the Crisis Stabilization and Crisis Residential program will be expected to successfully complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills training upon hire.

Requirements

At least eighteen (18) years of age or older.
One (1) year of experience working within a behavioral health environment
Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health Certification (ACBHC) Peer Support Professional I (PSP I) Certification.
Thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of the Alaska Native population affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area.
Successful completion of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills training upon hire.