Telecare Corporation·Gresham, Oregon
The Peer Recovery Coach I engages and inspires members to explore and meet their recovery goals. They also provide consultation to the team and respond to critical situations with high-level engagement and de-escalation skills.
The Peer Recovery Coach I engages, inspires, and facilitates meaningful conversations with members served that assist the members to explore, create, and meet their own recovery goals. Peer Recovery Coaches provide consultation to the team to promote and reinforce Telecare’s Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS) in which each member’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into services and self-help programming. Additionally, Peer Recovery Coaches respond to critical situations with high-level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for members served experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge.
Shifts Available: On Call | Days and hours vary by program need
Expected starting wage range is $18.69 - $22.52. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)
High School Diploma or GED required
Must have Traditional Health Worker (THW) Certification through OHA as a Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist
One (1) year or part-time equivalent of experience supporting members served with behavioral health challenges
Experience as a beneficiary of the public Behavioral Health system of care
Successful completion of Peer Support Training or Peer Employment Training.
Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
Program Type: Sub-Acute
Our typical process includes a long-term care referral to the State of Oregon Office of Addictions and Mental Health. When capacity allows, we do accept direct referrals from the community.
# of Beds: 16 beds
Adults ages 18 and older who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness.
Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
The state of Oregon has chosen Telecare to provide a Post-Acute Intermediate Treatment Service (PAITS) to meet the needs of people. The Recovery Center at Gresham is designed to accommodate 16 residents.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability: *May vary by position and location
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
Peer Support Specialist, Peer Recovery, Peer Employment Training
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and Traditional Health Worker Certification as a Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist. Additionally, one year of experience supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges is required.
Market context
In Oregon, behavioral-health peer support roles often see steady demand in community mental health, recovery, and crisis support settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for lived recovery experience, certification eligibility, and practical requirements like a valid Oregon driver’s license and background clearance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification path and gather documentation before applying.