Community-Based Peer Support Specialist

Columbia Community Mental Health; Saint Helens (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays & Floating Holiday

Medical and Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

403(B) Retirement Savings

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Columbia Community Mental Health is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join the Outpatient Addictions Department in Saint Helens, Oregon. You will provide peer-based support to individuals across age groups as assigned by a supervisor or administrator, contributing to the integrated care team in a community clinic setting.

The role requires a QMHP-designee or Peer Specialist certification, a bachelor’s degree in social services, and 1–3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services field required.
• 1-3 years related work experience preferred.
• Peer Support Specialist certification by Oregon or ability to obtain within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-based, supportive services to adults, children, adolescents, and families as assigned by a QMHP, Clinical Supervisor or Administrator.
• Work as part of an integrated care team across programs such as ACT, Crisis, Intensive Services, Outpatient, Jail Diversion, Wrap, Residential or Detox.

Skills

Teamwork

Peer Support Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services

QMHA eligibility

Job description

Columbia Community Mental Health is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join the Outpatient Addictions Department in Saint Helens, Oregon. You will provide peer-based support to individuals across age groups as assigned by a supervisor or administrator, contributing to the integrated care team in a community clinic setting.

The role requires a QMHP-designee or Peer Specialist certification, a bachelor’s degree in social services, and 1–3 years of related experience.