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Peer Support SpecialistKLAMATH BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH • Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States
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KLAMATH BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Peer Support Specialist

KLAMATH BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
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    Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States
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    Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States
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Job Title: Peer Support Specialist Department: Mobile Crisis Shift: 7AM to 7PM; Thursday through Saturday, and every other Wednesday Full Time 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. The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program is open to licensed primary care medical, dental, and mental and behavioral health providers employed by accredited sites. WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Vision: Sharing the power of mental wellbeing Mission: Providing compassionate care throughout our community At KBBH, we put people first; our clients, our community, and our team members. We take pride in supporting the whole person, and that commitment extends to the way we show up for one another every day. You’ll also enjoy life in a welcoming community surrounded by Southern Oregon’s natural beauty that is perfect for hiking, biking, kayaking, ziplining, fishing, and outdoor wellness. 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 Big benefits package and KBBH pays up to 92% of insurance premiums for you and your family. Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan with 8% Employer Match 15 Paid Vacation Days (increases with milestone tenure) Accrued 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 Employee Scholarship Program Certified student loan forgiveness work location About the Role We are seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (PSS). This role is built on trust, connection, and hope. Peer Support Specialists offer insight and empathy that complement clinical care while helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful lives. As a valued member of an interdisciplinary team, you will empower individuals to navigate challenges, build skills, and stay connected to resources that support long term wellness. What Success Looks Like in This Role: Within your first year, you will: Build trusted, supportive relationships with peers by meeting them where they are; whether that is in homes, clinics, community locations, and treatment settings. Provide consistent emotional support during clinic visits while helping peers feel heard, respected, and empowered. Facilitate or co lead peer support groups that create safe spaces for growth, connection, and recovery. Support peers in setting recovery goals and taking concrete steps toward independence (e.g., budgeting, transportation, healthcare access, benefit navigation). Ensure peers remain connected to community resources through follow up support that promotes long term stability. Maintain timely and accurate documentation that meets state, federal, grant, and agency requirements. Model professional, ethical behavior in alignment with the NCC AP NCPRSS Code of Ethics. How You’ll Make an Impact You approach each interaction as an opportunity to instill hope and normalize recovery. You ensure peer voices are represented in care planning by collaborating with clinicians and interdisciplinary team members. You recognize when services are no longer beneficial and support respectful, appropriate transitions. What You Bring Required Qualifications: A Peer Support Specialist must be one of the following: A self identified person currently or formerly receiving mental health services; OR A self identified person in recovery from a substance use disorder who meets abstinence requirements for recovering staff in treatment programs; OR A family member of someone currently or formerly receiving addictions or mental health services. Additional Requirements: Current Oregon Health Authority Certified Peer Support Specialist certification (or Youth PSS certification where applicable). Must be at least 18 years old and not on the Medicaid provider exclusion list. Successful completion of: An OHA approved 40 hour Peer Support Specialist Training OHA application requirements and criminal history background check Valid Oregon driver’s license, insurable driving record. Driving is required for this position. Professional Standards You’ll Uphold Attend a minimum of two hours of clinical supervision per month. Maintain strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, including electronic communication standards. Use clear, culturally responsive professional boundaries. Maintain personal wellness and refrain from substances that impair job performance. Disclose and resolve conflicts of interest promptly. Protect and use client contact information only as allowed by agency policy. Why This Role Matters Your experience becomes a source of strength, connection, and healing. By walking alongside individuals in recovery, you help advance dignity, equity, and person centered care in our community. If you’re ready to have a meaningful impact and empower others in their recovery, we’d love to meet you. Apply today! and take the next step toward meaningful work at KBBH. Other Considerations: Klamath Basin Behavioral Health celebrates diversity and is committed to providing inclusive, equitable access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and agency need. Compensation details: 16.6-20.75 Hourly Wage PIf21d5237b0a0-26276-39558892
  • Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States

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