Peer Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

Fairbanks, United States Alaska Behavioral Health Full time
Peer Support Specialist| Alaska Behavioral Health
Mobile Outreach and Crisis Response

Who We Are

Alaska Behavioral Health is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of Alaska communities and individuals by providing exceptional behavioral healthcare services. We believe that everyone in Alaska, regardless of their mental health or addiction challenges, deserves access to the highest quality care. Our mission is to support Alaskans on their journey to recovery.

About the Team

Join our Mobile Outreach and Crisis Response (MOCR) team as a Peer Support Specialist. In this role, you will collaborate with clinicians to assist families in crisis within the community. Working directly with referrals, you will provide support, advocate for individuals, and promote resilience and stabilization through various interventions.

What You’ll Do
  • Serve as a role model for individuals in crisis by sharing your own recovery journey, inspiring hope, and offering valuable insights.
  • Identify and leverage strengths and natural support systems to facilitate recovery-focused care.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of all interactions in the Electronic Health Record.
  • Conduct follow-ups with individuals involved in the MOCR program within 48 hours and provide ongoing support for up to six weeks as recommended by the clinician.
Good To Know
  • Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
  • Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
  • Salary Range: $19.23 to $24.89 per hour (Potential for up to $6,000 in incentives, with an average of $2,300)
  • Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Assistance is Available – Professional Growth is encouraged
  • AKBH offers generous benefits including two healthcare options for employees and their dependent children; 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 the first year increasing to 6 weeks the second year; and 10 paid holidays.
What We Need from You
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Personal experience with mental illness, substance abuse, or co-occurring disorders and a willingness to share your journey of recovery in a supportive manner.
  • Successful completion of Jen Galvan’s Peer Support Specialist training is required.


Alaska Behavioral Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals and families in Alaska. Apply now

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