Crisis Recovery Peer Specialist

Southcentral Foundation (SCF); Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcentral Foundation (SCF) in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking Peer Support Specialists for two new crisis programs: Crisis Stabilization (short-term) and Crisis Residential (7-day stay). This is an on-site role in a growing behavioral health team.

Responsibilities include providing support and recovery training, advocating for client rights, de-escalation, milieu engagement, and care coordination. CPI training is required upon hire, with Alaska Native/American Indian preference in employment.

Qualifications

• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• One (1) year of experience working within a behavioral health environment.
• ACBHC Peer Support Professional I (PSP I) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and recovery training to individuals receiving service.
• Advocate for the needs and rights of every individual and coordinate care.
• Use de-escalation techniques and crisis resolution within a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in milieu and care coordination as part of a recovery-focused environment.

Skills

de-escalation

crisis resolution

Education

ACBHC PSP I Certification

Job description

Southcentral Foundation (SCF) in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking Peer Support Specialists for two new crisis programs: Crisis Stabilization (short-term) and Crisis Residential (7-day stay). This is an on-site role in a growing behavioral health team.

Responsibilities include providing support and recovery training, advocating for client rights, de-escalation, milieu engagement, and care coordination. CPI training is required upon hire, with Alaska Native/American Indian preference in employment.