Crisis Recovery Mentor Peer Support Specialist
Community Counseling Solutions·Pendleton, Oregon
Community Counseling Solutions·Pendleton, Oregon
Provide peer support, mentorship, and care coordination for individuals recovering from substance use disorders, specifically within crisis settings and emergency rooms. Collaborate with clinical teams to stabilize clients, remove treatment barriers, and promote empowerment and hope.
Work as a peer mentor in a team with QMHP's, CADC's and QMHA's to provide MCIS services in Umatilla County. Coverage hours may vary but will include 4-10 hour shifts per week. Additional service area coverage may be necessary, as well as holiday and OT work on occasion.
Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities.
Apply Directly at https://ccswebsite.org/employment/ Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we’re looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!
Health, dental and vision insurance 6% initial 401K match Potential for tuition reimbursement Paid vacation tiers - accrual ranging from 1 day to 4 days per month (Annual carryover limit of 220 hours, additional hours can be paid out at the end of the fiscal year) 9 Paid holidays, Community service day Floating holiday & 2 mental health days provided after 1 year introduction Work from home – flexible schedule options available Employee Assistance, Wellness Benefits, Dependent Care & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Supervision Received Depending upon location, this position is supervised by the Peer Support Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director or Clinical Manager.
Supervision Exercised This position does not supervise other employees.
Work with local emergency rooms (ER) and relevant community partners to provide care coordination, peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer, validate clients’ experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement to clients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery; serve as a mentor to clients to promote hope and empowerment.
Ensure priority attention is provided to clients who have presented at the ER for opioid or Hepatitis C related issues. Assist with care coordination, warm handoffs, treatment referrals, and in removing treatment barriers. Utilize harm reduction strategies, in consultation with supervisor, when appropriate.
Ensure accurate, timely and complete documentation of all clinical documents and subsequent data entry when required.
Help clients and family members identify, understand, and combat stigma and discrimination associated with recovery.
Increase awareness of and support client and family participation in consumer self-help services and programs.
Assist the supervisor to help organize and lead rehabilitative individual and group activities.
When requested, participate in clinical meetings to discuss client progress and goals.
Participate as requested in clinical supervision.
Provide support to clients who are in crisis by spending time with them in their home or while at an emergency room or office setting. Provide peer support services, working in tandem with clinicians, until the crisis is resolved or alternative placement options are secure.
Provide transportation to clients when clinically recommended to assist client in access to services.
Work with the crisis team to stabilize clients.
Education and/or Experience High school diploma, or equivalent. Must identify as a person with lived experience with substance use. Experience with utilizing the mental health system as well as the chemical dependency system is preferred.
Certifications Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) certification in Oregon or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
Other Skills and Abilities
Must have the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to develop positive working relationships with team members, co-workers, community partners, and the public.
Ability to represent CCS within the community and at State or regional meetings, including the ability to speak in public.
Knowledge, understanding and willingness to adhere to confidentiality laws and expectations.
Must be able to work independently, without constant and strict supervision. A significant amount of the work will be provided in the community, in local ER’s and with relevant community partners.
Must posses conflict resolution skills.
Ability and willingness to be at work on time and follow direction from a supervisor.
Must have good typing skills, have knowledge of basic office software programs and ability to effectively use such software.
Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats. Must have the ability to present and exchange information internally across teams and co-workers, and externally with customers and the public. Information communicated ranges from routine/basic to complex and confidential information.
Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.
In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee, volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment, volunteering, or the termination of the contract.
Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings.
Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and proof of $100,000 or more liability coverage for property damage, and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.
The employee’s insurance is primary with CCS insurance being secondary. CCS reserves the right to deny any employee the use of a vehicle owned by CCS.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use office automation including computer and phone system that requires fine manipulation, grasping, typing, and reaching. Sitting for several hours reviewing reports and other written materials, and talking on phone. This position may occasionally be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds. Incumbent will occasionally have to reach, bend, kneel and squat when adjusting equipment or retrieving supplies.
The employee needs to be able participate in vehicle travel between business offices, client homes, in the community, and to attend required meetings and/or trainings.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in an office environment and in many community settings such as schools, client homes, hospitals, jails, other public agencies and community groups in a variety of locations. The noise level is usually moderate, but occasionally may be exposed to loud noise such as raised voice levels and alarms. This position is exposed to the everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as an office (i.e., moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and electrical shock).
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.
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