Recovery‑Focused Peer Support Specialist

Akeela, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Akeela, Inc. seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented, person-directed support using lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery.

The role works within the interdisciplinary team to offer individual contacts, groups, and community connections, reinforcing client-defined goals while maintaining professional boundaries. The position emphasizes documentation in electronic health records, crisis awareness, and collaboration with clinical and residential

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Lived experience with recovery required.
• Active credential or ability to obtain PSP I/II within eligible timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Establish recovery-focused, professional relationships with clients.
• Provide individual and group peer support within scope and plan.
• Navigate community resources and supports for clients.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff while preserving peer role.
• Complete timely documentation in the electronic health record with link to goals.
• Recognize signs of crisis and involve clinical or supervisory personnel as needed.

Skills

Building relationships

Lived experience

Motivational approaches

Peer group facilitation

Self-advocacy support

Resource navigation

Team collaboration

Documentation in EHR

Crisis recognition

supervision use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Akeela, Inc. seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented, person-directed support using lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery.

The role works within the interdisciplinary team to offer individual contacts, groups, and community connections, reinforcing client-defined goals while maintaining professional boundaries. The position emphasizes documentation in electronic health records, crisis awareness, and collaboration with clinical and residential