Peer Support Specialist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onRatcamp, Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, 97601, United States
About the Role
KLAMATH BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to leverage lived experience in mentoring and empowering individuals on their recovery journey. This community-based position is designed to provide a unique bridge between clinical care and daily life, fostering wellness, independence, and community integration.
In this role, you will serve as a vital link for clients navigating mental health and social services. Working within an inclusive, team-oriented culture, you will collaborate closely with clinical staff to advocate for client needs while modeling hope and resilience. Your day-to-day involves providing one-on-one mentoring, facilitating peer-led groups, and supporting clients in connecting with essential resources such as housing, education, and employment. By maintaining accurate documentation and participating in ongoing training, you will help uphold the organization's commitment to trauma-informed practices and ethical care.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Ratcamp, Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, 97601, United States
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide one-on-one peer support and mentoring to clients in recovery
- check_circleFacilitate or co-facilitate peer-led groups and recovery activities
- check_circleAssist clients with navigating mental health, medical, and social services
- check_circleCollaborate with clinicians and care teams to support client goals
- check_circleAdvocate for client needs and promote self-advocacy skills
- check_circleSupport community integration including linkage to housing and employment resources
- check_circleMaintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided
- check_circleParticipate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training
Requirements
- verifiedPeer Support Specialist Certification (state-recognized)
- verifiedLived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery
- verifiedBackground check eligibility
- verifiedValid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Nice to Have
CPR/First Aid certification
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical Insurancecheck_circleDental Insurancecheck_circleVision Insurancecheck_circleLife Insurance401k
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In this Peer Support Specialist at Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH) role, you will provide one-on-one peer support and mentoring to clients in recovery; facilitate or co-facilitate peer-led groups and recovery activities; assist clients with navigating mental health, medical, and social services; and collaborate with clinicians and care teams to support client goals.
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To qualify for the Peer Support Specialist at Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH) position, applicants should have: Peer Support Specialist Certification (state-recognized); Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery; Background check eligibility; and Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
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Peer Support Specialist at Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH) is based in Ratcamp, Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, 97601, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH) has listed this Peer Support Specialist role as on-site.
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Candidates for Peer Support Specialist at Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH) should have mid level.
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Key skills for Peer Support Specialist at Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH) include Motivational Interviewing; Electronic Health Records; Crisis De-Escalation Techniques; Group Facilitation; Care Coordination; Resource Navigation; Trauma-Informed Care; and CPR.
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Peer Support Specialist at Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH) is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.
About Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH)
Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH) operates as a private, non-profit organization dedicated to mental health care in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Since its founding in 1980 as a family-focused clinic for children, the entity has expanded to become the largest behavioral health provider serving southern Oregon. The organization delivers comprehensive, evidence-based services to children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout the Klamath Basin region.
Service offerings include 24-hour crisis support, walk-in screenings, psychiatric assessments, medication management, and residential care. Clinical programs encompass individual and family counseling, substance use disorder treatment, home-based services, parent-child interaction therapy, and day treatment for school-aged youth. Additional specialized interventions cover batterer's intervention, sex offender treatment, case management, peer support, and school-based services.
KBBH maintains licensure as a State Licensed Child Care Agency and holds Certificates of Approval from the Oregon Department of Human Services. The organization operates through fee-for-service agreements with private health plans, sliding scale fee structures, and contracts with the Oregon Health Plan. Funding partnerships include the Klamath County Commission on Children and Families, the Juvenile Crime Commission, the Oregon Department of Human Services, and various private foundations.
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