Mental Health Peer Support Specialist
On-sitePrineville, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Direct interactions with outpatient mental health clients, including those at risk for self-harm or suicidality, while acting as a role model to inspire hope and share life experiences. Facilitate recovery skills development by helping individuals direct their own process, utilizing natural support systems, and connecting them to community-based wellness activities. Manage transportation to appointments and acute care facilities when approved, and provide case management services alongside monitoring clients in residential or higher care levels. Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health system and attend required staff and supervision meetings.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma (or equivalent)
- Must meet the Oregon Administrative Rules definition of a peer: 'any individual who has similar life experience, either as a current or former recipient of addictions or mental health services, or as a family member of an individual who is a current or former recipient of addictions or mental health services.'
- Must hold a Peer Support Specialist certification from a State-approved training program or ability/commitment to obtain within six (6) months with referral to IPS training by BestCare
- Must maintain a valid Oregon Driver License or ability to obtain one upon hire, and be insurable under the organization's auto liability coverage policy (minimum 21 years of age and with no Type A violations in the past 3 years, nor three (3) or more Type B violations)
Desired Qualifications
- Lived experience and understanding of the unique difficulties of those who are transient or experiencing homelessness
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
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