Peer Support Specialist MH AD

Meets criteria as a Peer Support Specialist according to OARand 13 (a) and provides recovery and support services to agency consumers under supervision of the Clinical Director and the Prime OR the ACT Team Supervisor. The Peer Support Specialist support services to agency consumers. The Peer Support Specialist draws on their own personal experiences to motivate and assist clients to act on their own behalf and to support their own selfdirected recovery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with each clients individualized treatment plan to assist individuals in accessing resources addressing barriers related to their mental health developing perspectives and skills that promote recovery.
• Provide practical help mentoring advocacy coordination oneonone individualized support coaching problem solving and direct assistance as needed. Assist clients in developing and using natural support including but not limited to community selfhelp groups.
• Promote and model selfadvocacy and independent living skills for clients individually and in group settings.
• Share own experiences in appropriate ways keeping boundaries and forming appropriate paraprofessional relationships with clients.
• Document client progress in agencys Electronic Medical Record in a professional and timely manner.
• Manage administrative tasks and documentation pertaining to that program. Serve as the Peer Support Specialist to that program and assist people in obtaining housing.
• Meet regularly with clinical supervisor and/or ACT Supervisor to review job activities expectations client progress and concerns.
• Attend agency meetings as required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High School graduate
• Have or have the ability to obtain within 2 months of hire Peer Support Specialist certification from state approved program
• Be selfidentified recipient of mental health services who embraces the philosophy of resilience and recovery

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bilingual Spanish
• Experience with electronic medical system

Competencies

• Organization skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Computer skills and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team and maintain role clarity

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 20 pounds.

Position Requirements

Expected Hours of Work

This is a fulltime position 40 hours per week. Days and hours of work are variable but generally 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. as well as oncall shifts on a rotating basis. This position may require longer working hours if necessary.

Why Join Us:
We offer more than just a job we offer a purposedriven career. As a Crisis Clinician youll be part of a supportive collaborative team that values innovation empathy and personal growth. Youll have access to training resources and opportunities for career advancement all while making a profound difference in the lives of individuals and the community. We offer a very competitive benefit package with full medical vision & dental for you and your dependents. We also have a fantastic retirement plan. We contribute 9 equivalent of your salary and you are vested at 6 months. You have the option to contribute if you desire. We now also offer group pet insurance for our employees furry family members.

If youre ready to use your expertise to be a guiding light for those in crisis we want to hear from you. Join us in making mental health support accessible impactful and life changing.

How to Apply: Join our team and contribute to a collaborative effort that changes lives. Submit your application including a resume cover letter and professional references toTillamook Family Counseling Centers application portal.

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Tillamook Family Counseling Center is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.