Recovery Coach & Wellness Mentor for SUD Support

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & supervision

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Oregon is seeking a Peer Support Specialist – SUDS to support adults in recovery from substance use disorders. You will mentor clients using your lived experience to foster wellness and help navigate treatment options and community resources.

Responsibilities include facilitating group sessions, developing crisis and safety plans, and documenting services while collaborating with clinical staff to ensure comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Experience with substance use disorder recovery and lived experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support and motivate clients.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, client-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Mentor clients by drawing on personal lived experience and stable recovery to foster wellness.
• Model healthy behaviors and assist clients in navigating treatment options and community resources.
• Facilitate group sessions and support the development of crisis and safety plans.
• Document services provided and collaborate closely with clinical staff to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Motivation & coaching

Team-oriented

Education

Lived experience in recovery

Job description

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Oregon is seeking a Peer Support Specialist – SUDS to support adults in recovery from substance use disorders. You will mentor clients using your lived experience to foster wellness and help navigate treatment options and community resources.

Responsibilities include facilitating group sessions, developing crisis and safety plans, and documenting services while collaborating with clinical staff to ensure comprehensive care.