Peer Program Manager 4082

APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD! What We Offer Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including: Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans Flexible Spending Account Generous Paid Time Off Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program Professional development and training opportunities 100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match Holiday Pay (9) Paid Personal Growth Hours Paid Time Off for Mental Health Company Paid Life Insurance Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program For more details about our benefits, visit our website! About the Job We have an exciting career opportunity for a Peer Program Manager.
The Peer Program Manager will oversee all aspects of ColumbiaCare’s peer treatment services in various clinical departments: Outpatient, Intensive Case Management, Residential, Supportive Housing, and Veterans Services.
The Peer Program Manager position will implement peer-led self-help groups, research and gather curricula and resources, and train peer facilitators.
Provide clinical supervision to ColumbiaCare’s Peer Support Specialists that provide treatment services in various clinical programs.
Establish collaborative and educational relationships with all programs and provide ongoing training and consultation with a focus on peer delivered services.
The Peer Program Manager will directly supervise Residential Peer Support Specialist staff.
This position will require the ability to travel frequently and reports to the Clinical Director.
Dependent on the successful candidate this position can be based out of our Portland Service Center, Portland; Lane Service Center, Springfield; or our Administrative Offices, in Medford.
ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (Full Time, Day) What You’ll Make $6,000 - $7,050 per month DOE/Credentials.
Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).
What You’ll Need Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration.
Eligibility requires 1 out of 3 Criteria below: Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related field; OR minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting; OR equivalent combination of behavioral science education in addition to satisfactory supplemental behavioral health experience and training Be Certified as a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) through the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) plus ONE (1) year of direct work experience as a Peer Support Specialist ONE (1) year of supervisory experience is required MUST be willing and able to become a Peer Support Specialist Trainer within one year of hire If not already registered as a QMHA through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), we will assist you in registering within 30 days of hire.
Driving is an essential function of this position.
Successful applicants MUST also have a valid Oregon driver’s license, maintain a safe driving record, and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.
Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to frequently sit, talk, listen, and use hands and fingers.
It may require the ability to occasionally walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable; as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations can be made.
About Us ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better.
We are more than a company.
We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives.
We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings.
We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve.
We value and honor diversity in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer; therefore, we invite individuals from all walks of life to apply.
We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities.
We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status as well as bilingual and/or bicultural applicants.