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Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Newport, Oregon, United States Lincoln County, OR Full time
Job Title: Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist

Join Lincoln County's Health and Human Services department as a Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals struggling with mental health challenges.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a community-based mental health environment, providing direct services to assist individuals in creating and maintaining recovery, health, and wellness. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will work with peers and clinical staff to assess mental health service and support needs, assist individuals with access to available services and resources, and help remove barriers to service.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Participate in recreational, social, and/or occupational activity programs to support clients in achieving recovery goals.
  • Act as a link between clients and other needed services, providing supportive services to clients and/or families on a selective basis.
  • Assist primary therapists in selected group and individual activities, and support human services associates and/or specialists in carrying out agency programs.
  • Assist individuals and treatment teams in developing care coordination plans, and provide education and information to promote public interest and advocacy for services for people who are chemically dependent, and who have psychiatric, emotional, and developmental disabilities.
  • Participate in regular supervision with a supervisor as scheduled, and maintain medical records as required according to organization-identified timelines.
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Minimum 1 year of experience working in a community-based mental health environment
  • Certification by Lincoln County as a Peer Support Specialist or completion of a state-certified training in Peer Support within six months of hire
  • Oregon Driver's License required, with the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies for the Latino population
  • Knowledge of personal experience with the symptoms, impact, and treatment of mental health challenges, as well as the concept of recovery and resiliency for individuals with mental health challenges
What We Offer:

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance. A 401K retirement plan is also provided, with the County's current contribution rate at 11%.

Regular and Trial Service employees working between hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.

Lincoln County is a great place to live and work, with stunning beaches, a vibrant arts community, and unmatched natural beauty. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

Apply now by clicking the link below to join our team and make a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with mental health challenges.