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Peer Support Specialist – Oregon Certified (Washington Certification a Plus)
Posted 26 days agoViewed
💎 Seniority level: Junior, 2+ years
🔍 Industry: Addiction and Mental Health
🏢 Company: Affect Therapeutics👥 51-100💰 $16,000,000 Series A over 1 year agoAddiction TreatmentFitnessWellnessHealth Care
🗣️ Languages: English
⏳ Experience: 2+ years
Requirements:
- Active & verifiable Oregon (Peer Support Specialist) and Washington State (Certified Peer Counselor) Peer Support Certifications is a plus.
- Actively enrolled as an Oregon Medicaid provider.
- High school diploma required; a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field is preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience providing peer support, case management, or advocacy services to individuals with substance use disorder or related conditions, including crisis management interventions.
- Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor during all member interactions.
- Familiarity with evidence-based practices in substance use disorder treatment and available community resources.
- Strong ability to effectively engage with members, families, and professionals through clear and compassionate communication.
- Excellent writing, presentation, and analytical abilities.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Dedicated to maintaining a high ethical standard in all aspects of the role.
- A quiet, private, and dedicated home office with a door for HIPAA-compliant conversations and a reliable internet connection.
- High comfort level with technology, including EMR software, email, Slack, and mobile apps (e.g., Google Suite).
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct peer support to members in your state(s) through one-on-one and group sessions, fostering a sense of community, building self-esteem, and reinforcing long-term recovery.
- Assist members in navigating barriers to treatment, accessing community resources, and developing self-sufficiency skills.
- Offer guidance on wellness management, recovery strategies, and overcoming negative self-talk while serving as a mentor and role model.
- Plan, develop, and lead peer support groups that empower members and encourage positive behavioral changes.
- Maintain thorough documentation of all member interactions within 24 hours, ensuring adherence to HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and all confidentiality regulations.
- Work closely with Affect’s clinical team to enhance treatment effectiveness, sharing insights and feedback to improve member outcomes.
- Provide encouragement and support during crises, helping members navigate challenges and stay focused on their recovery goals.
- Engage in ongoing training and development opportunities to maintain certification and stay updated on best practices in peer support.
- Work to meet billable hour targets as set forth by management for Peer Support Specialist offerings.
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