Peer Support & Patient Navigator – Wellness Advocate

Alaska Behavioral Health; Fairbanks (AK); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance options

401k with immediate vesting and match

PTO 5 weeks first year; 8 weeks after

Résumé du poste

Alaska Behavioral Health in Fairbanks is seeking a Peer Support Specialist/Patient Navigator to join a full-time, non-exempt team. You will meet clients at our front doors, welcome them into care and help them access the services they need as a key member of an integrated health care team.

The role emphasizes recovery support, collaboration with clinicians, and hands-on navigation of community resources throughout the treatment process.

Qualifications

• You have personal life experience in recovery from mental illness, or substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders required; or personal life experience in caring for a child with mental illness or traumatic experiences.
• You have one to two years of volunteer experience in the mental health, substance abuse, or childcare fields.
• You are willing to become Peer Certified as part of your initial onboarding.

Responsabilités

• Provide support to address the needs of individuals who may require frequent additional support in recovery and wellness services.
• Contribute to assessment & service planning, individual & group skill building, crisis management, and rehab services.
• Works as a member of a highly collaborative team to help clients navigate and obtain services.
• Support individuals seeking out service in navigating access to services with AKBH.
• Model and mentor treatment process and demonstrate coping skills, self-help strategies, problem-solving skills, behavioral support skills, and navigation of resources and service providers.
• Identify recovery persons’ abilities, strengths, and assess and assist them to recognize and use them. Assist caregivers in learning advocacy skills.

Description du poste

Alaska Behavioral Health in Fairbanks is seeking a Peer Support Specialist/Patient Navigator to join a full-time, non-exempt team. You will meet clients at our front doors, welcome them into care and help them access the services they need as a key member of an integrated health care team.

The role emphasizes recovery support, collaboration with clinicians, and hands-on navigation of community resources throughout the treatment process.