Outpatient Peer Support Specialist – Addictions Care

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 & Leave

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

403(B) Savings

Flexible Spending Account

Long‑Term Disability

Life Insurance

EAP

Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Columbia Community Mental Health is seeking a Peer Support Specialist for the Outpatient Addictions Program in St. Helens, OR.

The role involves providing peer-based, supportive services to diverse client groups under supervision within an integrated care team. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s in a social services field or QMHA eligibility, 1–3 years of related experience, and Oregon certification or ability to obtain it within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services field required and/or ability to be qualified as a QMHA preferred.
• 1-3 years related work experience preferred.
• Must have a Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist certification by the State of Oregon or the ability to obtain certification within 3 months.
• Combination of education/experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties outlined for this position may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-based, supportive services to adults, children, adolescents, and families as assigned by a designated QMHP, Clinical Supervisor or Administrator.
• The Peer Support Specialist may be assigned to any agency program including ACT, Crisis, Intensive Services, Outpatient, Jail Diversion, Wrap, Residential or Detox.
• Work as part of an integrated care team; essential duties may vary per location/department/position.

Skills

Peer Support Specialist certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services field

Job description

Columbia Community Mental Health is seeking a Peer Support Specialist for the Outpatient Addictions Program in St. Helens, OR.

The role involves providing peer-based, supportive services to diverse client groups under supervision within an integrated care team. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s in a social services field or QMHA eligibility, 1–3 years of related experience, and Oregon certification or ability to obtain it within 3 months.