Peer Support Specialist

Job Title :   Peer Support Specialist

Department : Corrections

Shift : Day shift M-F; One monthly Saturday

Full time

Intro and job overview : Join our KBBH team and find meaningful work, inspiring colleagues, career growth, great compensation, the ability to pay down student loans, 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.

The National Health Service Core (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program is open to licensed primary care medical, dental, and mental and behavioral health providers who are employed by accredited sites.

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.

Peer Support Specialist 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

Peer Support Specialist 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

Peer Support Specialist Summary :   A certified peer support specialist, is a person with significant life-altering experience. This is also referred to as "lived experience". These specialists support individuals with struggles pertaining to mental health, psychological trauma or substance use. Because of their lived experience, such persons have expertise that professional training cannot replicate. Peer Support Specialist (PSS) are past or present clients of mental health and / or substance use disorder services who has experienced significant recovery to provide peer services. The PSS offers peer support to individuals who have similar life experiences and acts as a positive role model to aid in recovery. The PSS is a member of an interdisciplinary team and participates in development of personal recovery plans.

Peer Support Specialist  Responsibilities :

Certified Peer Support Specialists must conduct themselves in accordance with the NCC AP NCPRSS Code of Ethics outlined below :

Peer Support Specialist  Education :   Must meet the following OHA Certified Peer Support Specialist Requirements :

Peer Support Specialist Experience :   Experience to demonstrate the competencies to identify precipitating events :

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :   Valid Oregon driver’s license, clean driving record. Driving is a requirement for this position. Proof of insurance must be provided to the HR department. Coverage must remain current.

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

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