Peer Support Specialist - Beh Health Young Adult

PeaceHealth is seeking a Peer Support Specialist for a part-time, 0.60 FTE, variable position. This is a billable clinician role requiring an active NPI for client billing purposes.

About the Role

Responsible for providing direct support and skills training to individuals experiencing mental and/or behavioral health issues. Works in collaboration with individuals, their families, and formal and informal community supports to identify strengths and barriers using a strength-based, culturally aware approach focused on evidence-based early intervention strategies. The majority of work is community-based and/or hospital-based.

Responsibilities

• Works as a member of a trans-disciplinary/multidisciplinary team by participating in weekly case review meetings, collaborative treatment planning, and supporting individual progress through integrated care.
• Assists peers in identifying and attending self-help and/or support groups or other long-term peer support.
• Utilizes and teaches problem-solving techniques to individuals and groups.
• Monitors and follows-up on service plans with clients via telephone and home visits.
• Educates individuals about self-care and habits that can impact health.
• Coordinates patient transportation and accompaniment as needed to scheduled appointments.
• Assures patients receive appropriate and timely services by making referrals and motivating/teaching patients to seek care.
• Assists peers in building social skills in the community that build bridges for future employment.
• Documents, tracks, and reports program data and statistics.
• Conducts outreach and collaboration with community social service agencies and health providers to improve patient access.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in a related field.
• Life experience in mental and/or behavioral healthcare (required).
• Experience working with healthcare systems and multi-cultural communities (preferred).
• Experience working with mental health clients independently in other healthcare settings (preferred).
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training within 60 days (required).
• Spanish language competency (preferred).

Qualifications

• Driver’s License and safe driving record (required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required).
• Peer Support Specialist certification issued by Oregon Health Authority (required).

Skills

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (required).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (required).
• Ability to motivate others (required).
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences (required).
• Ability to openly address and acknowledge issues of substance use and mental illness (required).
• Peer Support Specialist training (preferred).

Department-Specific Notes

Oregon West Network – Young Adult (Youth Hub Grant): Works with young adults ages 13–25. Experience and expertise in working with homeless, runaway, LGBTQ+, and/or otherwise disenfranchised youth preferred.

Working Conditions

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects (sedentary work).
• Predominantly operates in an office environment; some time spent on-site in medical/hospital settings.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $21.59 – $32.39 per hour. The hiring rate is dependent on education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, and other factors.

Benefits

PeaceHealth offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health programs.