Peer Support Specialist: Recovery Advocate & Growth Mentor

Acadia Healthcare; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Clinical supervision (employer-paid)

CEUs (500+ accredited)

EAP

Growth opportunities

Early morning hours

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Downtown Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center in Portland, OR, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to assist patients in recovery from addictions. This role focuses on bridging gaps to treatment and supporting long-term recovery, drawing on lived experience.

The position is full-time with morning hours, Monday through Friday, and offers benefits including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and access to CEUs and supervision.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent required.
• No previous work experience in field required.
• Direct experience in substance abuse through personal life experiences, instruction/internship orsimilar practicum through education or certification process.

Responsibilities

• Provides peer support to clinically complex patients, drawing on common experiences as a peer; validates each individuals’ experiences and provides guidance and encouragement to these individuals to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery.
• Engages patients referred to treatment at the initial point of contact, clinic or other community provider, to expedite screening for the appropriate level of care.
• Acts as advocate and mentor to patients in recovery to promote decision making, empowerment and engagement.
• Acts as a role model for patients by sharing effective coping techniques and self-help strategies to promote personal growth and development in handling internal and external stressors, positive health, wellness and lifestyle choices.
• Provides peer support knowledge related to treatment including methadone, buprenorphine or extended-release naltrexone injection maintenance treatment.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, clinical team and community resources including but not limited to: assisting patients in seeking and receiving services to meet their individual social needs and providessupport to facilitate patient success to maintain recovery.
• Assisting in the process of acquiring housing, necessities and skills needed to maintain daily and monthly household responsibilities and independent living.
• Assisting patients in establishing a relationship with a primary care provider or additional medical care in a coordinated/team approach.
• Serving as linkage between patients and employers in the area to assist patients in obtaining and maintaining gainful employment.

Education

HS graduate or equivalent

CRM in Oregon

Job description

Acadia Healthcare's Downtown Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center in Portland, OR, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to assist patients in recovery from addictions. This role focuses on bridging gaps to treatment and supporting long-term recovery, drawing on lived experience.

The position is full-time with morning hours, Monday through Friday, and offers benefits including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and access to CEUs and supervision.