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Mental Health Peer Support Specialist
CompanyBestCare Treatment Services Inc
LocationPrineville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 2, 2026
About The Company
BestCare is proud to be one of the longest-term providers in the Central Oregon region. We got our start in November of 1997, thanks to a partnership between Deschutes County, State of Oregon, St. Charles Medical Center and the Central Oregon District Hospital—and, as a result of the only other residential drug rehab center closing its doors.
Since 1997, we have grown from a modest, singular drug rehab center to offering residential and outpatient services in four cities and becoming the only Spanish-speaking alcohol and drug rehab facility in the state. We have helped thousands of people find the help they need in a caring and collaborative environment. And, we have remained true to our Business Code of Conduct and our founding mission:
To advocate and provide compassionate care in the treatment and prevention of addictions and mental illness.
About the Role
Description
The Peer Support Specialist will provide support to outpatient mental health clients who are engaged in mental health services, including clients who are discharged from subacute/residential mental health treatment or psychiatric hospitalization, clients with serious mental health issues, and those with higher risk with self-harm and suicidality. The Peer Support Specialist facilitates the development of recovery skills. The Peer Support Specialist provides opportunities for individuals to direct their own recovery process and support the learning and utilization of skills needed to foster recovery. The Peer Support Specialist will be knowledgeable of available service options, will promote the utilization of natural support systems, will facilitate the development of a sense of wellness and self-worth, and will work with a treatment team to promote the goals of the person in services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma (or equivalent)
- Must meet the Oregon Administrative Rules definition of a peer: “any individual who has similar life experience, either as a current or former recipient of addictions or mental health services, or as a family member of an individual who is a current or former recipient of addictions or mental health services.”
- For individuals in recovery from substance-use disorder, must have maintained continuous recovery for the previous two years at the time of hire
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Must hold a Peer Support Specialist certification from a State-approved training program or ability/commitment to obtain within six (6) months with referral to IPS training by BestCare
- Must maintain a valid Oregon Driver License or ability to obtain one upon hire, and be insurable under the organization’s auto liability coverage policy (minimum 21 years of age and with no Type A violations in the past 3 years, nor three (3) or more Type B violations)
PREFERRED:
- Priority will be given to applicants currently certified
- Lived experience and understanding of the unique difficulties of those who are transient or experiencing homelessness is preferred, but not required
- Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Directs interactions with clients who are assigned to peer support services, and acts as a role model to clients to inspire hope and share life experiences as appropriate to the recovery process;
- Telephones contacts, which includes talking with clients who need support, are struggling and may be prone toward self-harm/suicidality or prone to making bad decisions. Also, making reminder calls to clients who are scheduled for assessments, groups, individual sessions, medication management appointments, and other BestCare services;
- Transportation: Takes clients to some appointments, when appropriate, if approved by supervisor. Transports clients to/from acute care or mental health residential treatment to outpatient services at BestCare. Transports clients to other agencies when they need assistance with accessing benefits (i.e. Social Security Office-Bend, DHS-Aging & Persons w/Disabilities, etc.). Occasionally transports clients to appointment related to Supported Employment services;
- Identifies recovering person’s abilities, strengths and assets and assist them to recognize and use them;
- Identifies barriers to full participation and focuses on strategies to overcome them;
- Helps monitor clients who are in residential/higher levels of mental health care, or jail, to stay connected to them and ensure that they remain connected to Crook outpatient mental health services;
- Referrals to various services, when appropriate (i.e. Food Bank, LINC, primary care/medical services, community college, parenting, etc.);
- Provides case management services, as needed;
- Attends program and all staff meetings as well as supervision meetings;
- Helps clinicians in groups at the office, jail, etc. Provides back-up in groups and other treatment activities, as needed;
- Helps clients develop and connect to community-based pro-social or wellness-oriented recovery activities;
- Maintains accurate documentation in the electronic health system (EHS) within agency stated timelines;
- Other related duties as assigned.
Key Skills
Peer supportMental health supportCase managementCrisis interventionRecovery facilitationDocumentationTransportationClient advocacyCommunicationInterpersonal skillsResource referralSubstance use recovery support
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcare
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Peer Support Specialist provides direct support to mental health clients by facilitating recovery skills, acting as a role model, and assisting with community integration. They also manage client transportation, maintain accurate electronic health records, and collaborate with the treatment team to ensure continuity of care.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
115
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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