Inpatient Peer Support Specialist — Full-Time

kitsapmentalhealth; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO + holidays

Life & Disability insurance

Student loan assistance

403(b) retirement plan

EAP

Job summary

Kitsap Mental Health Services in Bremerton, WA seeks a full-time Adult Inpatient Unit Peer Support Specialist. You will use your lived experience to empower clients, support recovery plans, and promote responsibility within the treatment team.

Lead group activities, connect clients with resources, and document progress while maintaining professional boundaries and complying with supervision and driving requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Entry level; no prior work experience required.
• Must drive clients in agency vehicle with valid WA driver's license.
• Valid WA Food Worker Card (obtainable after hire).
• Licensure: CPSS-T or CPSS.
• Preferred: experience with clients with severe mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Use lived experience to validate and empower clients, promoting responsibility and independence.
• Provide direct support tailored to each client’s recovery plan.
• Assist clients in understanding recovery concepts and applying them to achieve personal goals.
• Lead approved group activities and observe clients’ mental status, following protocols.
• Act as an interpreter between clients and staff, offering insights on symptoms and recovery.
• Educate clients about self-help groups and community resources while acting as a liaison.
• Assist in planning social and leisure activities including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Maintain professional boundaries and seek supervision when necessary.
• Document client progress and participate in treatment team meetings.

Skills

Relationship skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPSS-T or CPSS

Job description

Kitsap Mental Health Services in Bremerton, WA seeks a full-time Adult Inpatient Unit Peer Support Specialist. You will use your lived experience to empower clients, support recovery plans, and promote responsibility within the treatment team.

Lead group activities, connect clients with resources, and document progress while maintaining professional boundaries and complying with supervision and driving requirements.