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Peer Support Specialist/Family Navigator|Alaska Behavioral Health
Wasilla Clinic
Join our dedicated team at Alaska Behavioral Health where you can make a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental illness in Wasilla, Alaska. We are offering an opportunity for Peer Support Specialists to provide invaluable support and contribute to our mission of promoting mental wellness in our community.
Who We Are
Our mission at Alaska Behavioral Health is to strengthen Alaska communities and improve the lives of our clients by delivering exceptional behavioral healthcare services. We believe that all Alaskans, regardless of their mental health or addiction needs, should have access to the best possible care. We are committed to helping Alaskans recover.
About the Team
The outpatient clinic in Wasilla is a multi-disciplinary team that collaborates to provide comprehensive behavioral healthcare services to children, families, and adults experiencing mental health challenges or life stressors.
What You’ll Do
Peer Support
- Provide support to individuals who may require frequent additional support in recovery and wellness services.
- Contribute to assessments, service planning, individual and group skill building, crisis management, and rehab services.
- Work collaboratively with the team to help clients navigate and obtain services.
Family Navigator
- Act as a role model for caregivers of clients, inspiring hope and sharing life experiences.
- Mentor treatment processes and demonstrate coping skills, self-help strategies, and problem-solving skills.
- Identify and assess recovery persons’ abilities and strengths, assisting caregivers in learning advocacy skills.
Good To Know
- Position: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
- Location: Wasilla, Alaska
- Pay Range: $19.23 to $24.89 per hour, depending on experience.
- Benefits: AKBH offers generous benefits including healthcare options for employees and dependents, voluntary vision and dental insurance, employer-provided life insurance/AD&D and long-term disability, 401k with immediate vesting and up to 5% employer contribution, 3 weeks of PTO increasing to 6 weeks the second year, and 10 paid holidays.
What We Need from You
- Personal life experience in recovery from mental illness, substance abuse, and/or co-occurring disorders, or personal life experience in caring for a child with mental illness or traumatic experiences. You must be comfortable sharing your personal life experiences.
- One to two years of volunteer experience in mental health, substance abuse, or childcare fields.
- Willingness to become Peer Certified as part of your initial onboarding.
Join us in our mission to strengthen Alaska communities and improve the lives of our clients through exceptional behavioral healthcare services. Apply now and become a part of our compassionate team!
Alaska Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
