PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Job DescriptionThe Peer Support Specialist, as part of an integrated care team, will provide peer-based, supportive services to adults, children, adolescents and families as assigned by a designated QMHP or Clinical Supervisor.

The Counselor I may be assigned to any agency program including, but not limited to : ACT,

Crisis, Intensive Services, Outpatient, Jail Diversion, Wrap, Residential or Detox. Essential duties may vary per location / department / position.

This position is a Saturday -Wednesday 8 : 00 am- 5 : 00 pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide peer support, skills training and other services to assigned individuals

Assist individuals with accessing housing and other community benefits

Assist individuals by providing a warm hand off to other agency departments for services

Assist individuals with identifying a recovery goals and safety plans

Coordination of services with community partners and attend assigned meetings

Clinical record keeping and report writing

Respond to crisis calls as appropriate per location / position

Participate in agency staff meetings

Liaison with human service organizations

Coverage for team members

Driving duties may assigned as needed for such things as client shopping and appointments

Individual skills training

Consultation / education

Information / referral

Community outreach

Attend all staff meetings and training as assigned and / or needed

Participate in regular supervision with Clinical Supervisor

Wellness walks with clients

Other duties may be assigned as needed

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE : Bachelors degree in social services field required and / or ability to be qualified as a QMHA.

CADC I required or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire. 1-3 years related work experience preferred. History of working cooperatively in a team.

Must have a Peer Support 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. Agency DescriptionCome join our team at Columbia Community Mental Health! We are a community mental health agency located in beautiful St.

Helens, Oregon. We value our employees and our culture of respect, trustworthiness, transparency, and support for each other as we strive to create opportunities for healing for those we serve.

We understand that our clinicians are the foundation of our service to our community and want you to be successful in your career and personal life.

CCMH provides for work / life balance by offering a substantial amount of Paid Time Off including Sick / Vacation / Holiday / Floating time paid.

We carry excellent health benefits and retirement as well. If your career goals include progress towards licensure, we provide funds for supervision hours and can help with certain student loan forgiveness requests.

We like to grow from within as well and encourage all employees to look towards their future with us by aspiring to acquire new skills and qualifications leading to more o Required CredentialsPeer Support Specialist Certification Location Columbia Community Mental Health 58646 McNulty Way, Saint Helens, OR, 97051

Full Time

Hourly $18.06-$24.08