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

Frontier Behavioral Health; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus

No-cost licensure supervision

Loan forgiveness program

License/Certification fee reimburse

Free Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts

Job summary

Frontier Behavioral Health seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide peer counseling and recovery-oriented support in Spokane’s inpatient unit. The role emphasizes collaboration with clinicians, discharge planning, and community reintegration.

You will mentor clients, promote self-advocacy, and help connect them to resources while maintaining confidential records. The position includes a Saturday/Sunday shift with an added differential and requires travel between FBH sites.

Qualifications

• Self-identify as having one or more years in recovery from a mental health condition, substance use disorder or both.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist or Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee Credential from the WA State Department of Health OR:
• Must apply for the Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee credential within 90 days of start date.
• Active High School diploma or equivalent and valid credentials.
• Active BLS within 90 days of hire and must maintain active BLS.
• Must have an unrestricted and valid driver’s license with auto insurance and willingness to use a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• As a member of a multidisciplinary team, assist clinicians in treatment objectives and interventions.
• Provide peer counseling and support to clients, parents, caregivers and supports.
• Identify services promoting recovery and resilience; help clients find hope and structure.
• Mentor clients to build self-advocacy, navigate health systems and engage in meaningful activities.
• Support discharge planning and help clients transition back to the community.
• Maintain client records and documentation in a confidential manner.
• Provide individual and group services and optional after-hours coverage.
• Travel between FBH work sites as required.

Skills

Peer support

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

• As a member of a multidisciplinary team, assist clinicians in the development of treatment objectives and interventions for clients enrolled in mental health services;

• Provide peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer, to clients, parents, caregivers, and natural/community supports by encouraging them to regain hope in, and control over, their own lives.

• Identify services and activities that promote recovery and resilience, assisting clients to identify strengths, recognize successes, and to build hope.

• Mentor clients to build self-advocacy skills, navigate health systems, build natural supports, and find meaningful activities that promote a sense of purpose, structure and inclusion in the community.

• Promote personal responsibility for recovery as the individual client and/or mental health service provider defines recovery.

• Mentor clients to explore networkingthroughexisting advisory groups and client-run organizations; if applicable, help clients become involved as an advocate for others.

• Provide individual and group services (appropriate to scope) for enrolled clients including facilitating recovery groups

• Mentor clients to build and maintain community living skills and access community resources;

• Support clients who are pursuing educational, vocational, or volunteer services;

• Engage with assigned clients prior to discharge from inpatient psychiatric care, participate in discharge planning, as directed and assigned, and accompany clients as they transition into the community as appropriate.

• Assist clients in need or in times of personal crisis with finding appropriate resources for stabilization in the least restrictive environment appropriate.

• Contact clients referred by a clinician that are not attending scheduled appointments in order to identify barriers and problem solve solutions to client attendance.

• Work with clients in preparation of graduating from services.

• Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and practices.

• Provide after-hours coverage on a schedule rotation, if applicable.

• Requires travel between various FBH work sites on a regular or daily basis.

• Other duties as assigned.

_ 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. Certified Peer Support Specialist or Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee Credential from the WA State Department of Health OR:

• If an Applicant does not have an active or pending Certified Peer Support Specialist or Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee Credential from the WA State Department of Health, then must apply for the Certified Peer Support Specialist TRAINEE credential within 90 days of start date.

• For more information about Certified Peer Support Specialist Credentials from the WA State Dept. of Health, please visit: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/peer-support-specialist .

1. High School diploma or equivalent

2. Active BLS within 90 days of hire and must maintain active BLS

3. Must have an unrestricted and valid driver’s license, be able to pass a motor vehicle screening and driving test, have active car insurance, and be willing to use their personal vehicle in the course of work.

PREFERRED:

• Two years’ experience working in a community behavioral health setting.

PHYSICAL, SENSORY & ENVIRONMENTAL:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is generally performed in a residential setting, which may involve sitting and/or constant movement. May be required to lift 10 - 20 pounds.

Blood-borne Pathogen Category I – Chance of blood-borne pathogen exposure.

PAY INFORMATION:

1. Applicants will be hired as a Certified Peer Support Specialist, if at the time of offer, has an ACTIVE Certified Peer Support Specialist Credential from the WA State Dept. of Health

2. Applicants will be hired as a Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee, if at time of offer, the Applicant has an ACTIVE Certified Peer Support Specialist TRAINEE credential from the WA State Dept. of Health.

3. Applicants will be hired as a Peer Support Specialist Trainee, if at time of offer, the Applicant:

• Has not yet applied for either the Certified Peer Support Specialist or the Certified Peer Support Specialist TRAINEE credential with the WA State Dept. of Health. OR

• Has a PENDING Certified Peer Support Specialist Credential from the WA State Dept. of Health OR

• Has a PENDING Certified Peer Support Specialist TRAINEE credential from the WA State Dept. of Health.

4. Pay is based on whether an Applicant is hired one of the three credential options listed above.

PAY RANGE (Hourly/ Non-Exempt):

• Peer Support Specialist TRAINEE- $20.79-$2533

• Certified Peer Support Specialist TRAINEE- $20.79-$2533

• Certified Peer Support Specialist: - $22.00-$26.81

All pay is based on longevity at Frontier Behavioral Health; thus, the starting pay for these positions are:

• Peer Support Specialist TRAINEE: $20.79

• Certified Peer Support Specialist TRAINEE: $20.79

• Certified Peer Support Specialist: $22.00

There is added shift differential of 10.98% to the base pay above.

Our Benefits and Perks are Amazing!

WE BELIEVE IN WORK LIFE BALANCE:

• Paid Time Off – Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment!

• Plus 9 Paid Federal Holidays!

• Sick Leave – Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.

• Some positions qualify for a Compressed Workweek option resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.

BENEFITS: www.fbhwa.org/careers/benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• Retirement – We offer an impressive 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employermatch.

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance – Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire.

PERKS: www.fbhwa.org/careers/perks

• Signing Bonus!

• No-cost licensure supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure.

• Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying Programs.

• Reimbursement of License/Certification application fee that is required for the position.

• Free Employee Assistance Program

• Staff Discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane!

Benefits described above are based on employees who hold .5 FTE positions or greater and/or some benefits vary based on FTE. PRN positions are not benefit eligible or eligible for a sign on bonus.