Peer Support Specialist - Outpatient Addictions Program
About The Position
Columbia Community Mental Health (CCMH), a nonprofit agency and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, provides services to people with mental health, addiction, and developmental disabilities. CCMH emphasizes authenticity and commitment to quality care and offers employees the opportunity to make a positive impact. The Peer Support Specialist works as part of an integrated care team, providing peer-based supportive services to adults, children, adolescents, and families as assigned by a designated QMHP, Clinical Supervisor, or Administrator. The specialist may be assigned to agency programs including ACT, Crisis, Intensive Services, Outpatient, Jail Diversion, Wrap, Residential, or Detox. Essential duties may vary by location, department, and position. The position works in an office environment and in the community. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; individual schedules may be determined with a supervisor based on business needs and hours. The hourly salary range is $28.97 to $37.46. Starting wage is determined using a bona fide factor system that considers relevant experience, education, credentials, and specialty skills. CCMH is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to fostering an inclusive, equitable, culturally competent, and supportive environment. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- A Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist certification from the State of Oregon, or the ability to obtain certification within three months.
- History of working cooperatively in a team.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree in a social services field and/or ability to qualify as a QMHA is preferred.
- One to three years of related work experience is preferred.
- A combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the position's duties 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.
- Work as part of an integrated care team.
- Carry out duties that may vary according to the assigned program, location, department, and position.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off package; full-time employees can earn 22 vacation days and 9 sick days by the end of the first year, with accrual increasing with length of service.
- Recognition of 11 holidays plus a floating holiday.
- Medical and dental coverage beginning the first of the month following hire.
- VSP vision coverage beginning the first of the month following hire.
- 403(b) retirement savings plans with matching contribution.
- Flexible Spending Account options for medical, dependent care, and transportation.
- Long-term disability and life insurance.
- Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
- Length of Service Award and Outstanding Employee of the Department Annual Award.
- Voluntary life insurance.
- Accidental coverage insurance.
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) and NHSC Loan Repayment Program.
- Licensure supervision and continued education provided.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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Job Type
Full-time
