Description This is an acute care inpatient psychiatric care unit. We provide care to both voluntary and involuntary patients. The Peer Support Specialist is an individual who self-identifies as a person with a behavioral health diagnosis, well established in their own recovery and can provide expertise that professional training cannot replicate. The Peer Support Specialist provides consultation to the team and support to behavioral health patients in the acute care setting. The Peer Support Specialist helps to promote a culture where patients' points of view are recognized and respected; and these points of view are integrated into the patients' treatment and plans upon discharge. The Peer Support Specialist will participate in a multi-disciplinary team, providing insight from their own experiences and working with patients as an added layer of support to treatment. The Peer Support Specialist will assist in patients' access to community resources and services and in discharge planning. They will assist in verbal de-escalation of patients in emergent situations, and identify any obstacles or issues that may arise in the treatment milieu and work to create processes to assist with this. Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Providence Regional Medical Center Everett received the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence four years in a row. Required Qualifications: H.S. Diploma or GED Upon hire: Certified Peer Counselor Personal experience with behavioral health diagnoses and treatment Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree 1 year Job related experience in a healthcare setting Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. About the Team Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. Today, Providence