Peer Support Specialist / Trainee - Inpatient Unit - Weekend Day Shift

Frontier Behavioral Health's presence in Spokane is more than 100 years strong, allowing our non-profit organization to understand the varied needs of our clients and the larger community. Our programs are designed to provide evidence-based treatment to adults, youth and seniors who are dealing with a wide range of behavioral health issues. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey. If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others come join us!

WHY CHOOSE FRONTIER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH?

• At Frontier Behavioral Health, we value our employees and recognize the importance of EVERY employee's contribution to our mission.
• Our behavioral health services make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve and contribute to the health, safety, and quality of life for everyone in Spokane County.
• At FBH we have a variety of client services, including outpatient, inpatient, community outreach, crisis services, partnerships with schools, law enforcement and more.
• Our evidence-based, culturally appropriate, trauma informed behavioral health services address the diverse needs of those we serve.

Peer Support Specialists promote community integration, resiliency and quality of life objectives with clients and / or family members. When appropriate and helpful to the client, Peer Support Specialists share relevant personal experiences that foster hope, resiliency and decrease stigmatization of mental illness. Peer Support Services are provided to individuals and families of all ages. These services may be provided on an individual or group basis.

SHIFT : Saturday & Sunday 7AM-7 : 30PM - There is added shift differential of 10.98% to the base pay below.

LOCATION : Inpatient Unit- Foothills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE :

REQUIRED :

1. Self-identify as having one or more years in recovery from a mental health condition, substance use disorder or both.

2. Must apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (RAAC) from the WA State Dept. of Health within 30 days of hire date unless the Applicant has an active Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or Certified Peer Support Specialist TRAINEE (CPSST) credential from the WA State Department of Health as outlined in WAC Chapter 246-929.