Peer Support Specialist

Job Title: Peer Support Specialist

Department: Adult Residential

Full time

Intro and job overview: Join our KBBH team and find meaningful work, inspiring colleagues, career growth, great compensation, and excellent benefits. Located in beautiful Southern Oregon.

Join an outstanding multi-disciplinary team including an on-staff psychiatric team and licensed clinical staff. Klamath Basin Behavioral Health is an accredited NHSC facility. 

WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Vision: Sharing the power of mental wellbeing

Mission: Providing compassionate care throughout our community 

Excellent outdoor activities including, hiking, biking, kayaking, wellness, ziplining, and fishing.

Welcoming community and a great place to raise a family.

Pay Range:

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education and experience as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.

Salary: $16.60 - $20.75 DOE

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Wellness Days
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Summary: Are you passionate about supporting others on their recovery journey? Join our team as a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals seeking stability and growth in their mental health and recovery. In this role, you'll provide emotional support, foster positive relationships, and help individuals build the skills needed to overcome barriers to independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing Trusting Relationships: Meet with clients in a variety of settings including home visits, community locations, treatment facilities, and office visits to build and maintain a positive, supportive relationship.
• Providing Emotional Support: Offer a supportive presence in medical clinic settings to assist clients in their recovery process.
• Client Growth & Recovery: Attend and support group sessions aimed at fostering growth and recovery for clients.
• Personal Recovery Planning: Assist clients in identifying their personal recovery goals and work with them to develop a tailored Personal Recovery Plan.
• Barriers to Independence: Help clients overcome obstacles to independence, including skill-building in budgeting, healthcare appointments, transportation, and accessing benefits.
• Resource Connection: Provide follow-up support to help individuals connect with community resources that promote stability and self-sufficiency.

Expectations & Professional Conduct:

• Adhere to Ethical Standards: Conduct yourself in accordance with the NCC AP NCPRSS Code of Ethics, maintaining professionalism and integrity at all times.
• Clinical Supervision: Participate in a minimum of two (2) clinical supervision sessions per month, totaling at least 2 hours of documented supervision.
• Confidentiality & Documentation: Maintain accurate and honest documentation of client records, in line with Federal, State, and Agency policies, ensuring privacy and confidentiality are upheld.
• Substance-Free & Self-Care: Remain free from substances that could impact your ability to perform duties and maintain regular supervision to address personal issues that may affect your recovery or performance.

Qualifications:

• Education: Must meet the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Certified Peer Support Specialist Requirements, including:

  • Successful completion of the OHA application process.
  • Passing a criminal history background check.
  • Completing a 40-hour OHA-approved Peer Support Specialist Training (PSST).

• Experience:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Must identify as a peer, either:
    • A self-identified individual currently or formerly receiving mental health services.
    • A self-identified person in recovery from addiction, meeting the abstinence requirements for treatment programs (2 years of recovery).
  • Successfully complete the required training offered by an OHA-approved training program for Peer Support Specialists.

• Licenses/Certifications:

  • Valid Oregon driver’s license and clean driving record are required (driving is a key component of this role).
  • Proof of personal vehicle insurance must be provided and maintained for the duration of employment.

Why Join Us?

• Make a difference in the lives of individuals on their recovery journey.
• Work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Gain ongoing professional development and supervision to support your growth as a Peer Support Specialist.

Apply today to be a part of a compassionate, recovery-focused team that helps individuals regain control over their lives!

Other Considerations: Klamath Basin Behavioral Health celebrates diversity and is committed to creating inclusive and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.

Compensation details: 16.6-20.75 Hourly Wage