Crisis Peer Support Specialist

Job overview

The Crisis Peer Support Specialist is an onsite role based in Wasilla, AK. Compensation is not specified for this position. The role supports the behavioral health and addiction recovery team at True North Recovery Inc. This role exists to provide immediate access to services for clients in crisis, offering linkage to community resources and recovery-oriented supports. The specialist uses their lived experience to build rapport, motivate clients, and teach vital life skills to improve quality of life and stabilization.

What you'll do

• Provide direct peer support to clients in crisis
• facilitate linkages to assessments and treatment
• maintain client documentation in EHR
• conduct outreach
• administer UAs and breathalyzers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

wasilla ak

true north recovery

peer support

addiction recovery

crisis intervention

behavioral health

onsite

no salary specified

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• ICHRA health coverage, 401K with 5% match, life/ADD insurance, vision/dental, 10 paid holidays, PTO, paid training.

Why this role

Requires lived experience with addiction/mental health; must obtain CDC II certification within 3 years.

About the employer

True North Recovery Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.