Cascadia Health·Portland, Oregon
The Mobile Peer Provider provides mobile crisis response and support to individuals experiencing mental health crises in Multnomah County. They coordinate with community agencies and service providers to ensure effective treatment and support.
This position will be based at the Multnomah County Central Library for the purpose of providing crisis intervention services for members of the public who are experiencing mental health symptoms. There will be an expectation of travel to other libraries within the Multnomah County library system. The Project Respond Team's home base is at the Kerns Building, NE Portland. This is an on-call/per diem position for all shifts. Employees must work a minimum of 6 shifts per quarter.
Position: Mobile Peer Provider
Program: Project Respond/Multnomah County Libraries
Cascadia’s Mission and Vision
Cascadia Health delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.
We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life.
The Mobile Peer Provider provides mobile crisis response in coordination with Crisis Team Clinicians to adults and individuals in Multnomah County. The Mobile Peer Provider uses their training and experience to provide engagement, de-escalation, and advocacy to support individuals in regaining stability in the community. This position is part of a team and approaches work with people from a trauma-informed, strength-based, perspective and works in concert with programs in Multnomah County’s Acute Care Continuum. The Peer Provider models wellness and recovery while offering acceptance, hope, options, opportunities, problem solving, non-directive and supportive peer services based on respect and mutuality through similar or shared lived experiences to individuals they are responding to. The Mobile Peer Provider works collaboratively with mental health and physical health care providers, police agencies, emergency departments, school personnel, and other social service agencies to assure the best possible treatment for clients, while supporting a Trauma Informed Care environment.
PSS: Must have a completed a Peer Support training approved by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), or
PWS: Must have completed a Peer Wellness training approved by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
A Traditional Healthcare Worker (THW) certification is required in addition to the certification in order to keep current and in compliance with the OARs.
Possess a valid driver’s license, three year driving history; clean driving record, ability to pass Driver Motor Vehicle (DMV) check and complete the Cascadia online Defensive Driving course. This position requires the ability to drive a personal or company vehicle for the completion of work duties.
Work is performed at the Multnomah County Central Library for the purpose of providing crisis intervention services for members of the public who are experiencing mental health symptoms. There will be an expectation of travel to other libraries within the Multnomah County library system. Meal periods and breaks are subject to interruption. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise and contaminants.
The work assigned is diverse and involves addressing new and unusual circumstances in which outcomes may negatively affect clients, community and/or employee mental health. The nature of the work dictates that the employee is alert and attentive during their assigned shift. The Mobile Peer Provider must have the ability to quickly assess and respond to concerns related to interpersonal and environmental safety. The work regularly involves a degree of unpredictability and disruption of planned tasks requiring a flexible time management approach.
The Mobile Peer Provider must work collaboratively with partner to minimize risk to self and clients and, when necessary, quickly and accurately communicate with police agencies in emergent situations.
Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 503.963.7654 or at peopleandculture@cascadiabhc.org [peopleandculture@cascadiabhc.org]
This position is represented by a labor union.
Starting Rate Range in USD ($)
$26.45 - $27.65
Candidates must have lived experience of receiving mental health services and complete specific peer support training approved by the Oregon Health Authority. Experience working with diverse populations and adults with severe mental health challenges is preferred.
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.