Peer Support Specialist – OHSU Impact

Peer Mental Health

Peer Support Specialist providing peer support for recovery at OHSU. Engaging with individuals on their recovery journey within a collaborative care framework.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $0 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in peer support for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder and mental health challenges, with a focus on creating person-directed recovery plans and collaborating with care teams. Holds a Peer Support Specialist certification and possesses a valid Oregon Driver’s License.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Peer Support Specialist CertificationLived Experience in RecoveryMental Health RecoveryMedication Assisted Treatment (MAT)Community Resource Connection

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Hard Skills

Person-Directed Recovery PlansDocumentation ComplianceSupport Service Documentation

Soft Skills

CollaborationPositive Role ModelingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Peer Support Specialist Certification

Industry Keywords

Substance Use Disorder (SUD)Mental Health ChallengesCommunity ResourcesOHSUCare Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides peer support as someone who has similar life experiences and acts as a positive role model for living in recovery
Supports individuals in creating their own person-directed recovery plans
Meets individuals at OHSU on the Medical Unit in a hospital room where they receive care
Connects individuals with a full range of community resources
Attends morning huddle meetings to present pertinent information to care teams
Collaborates with various professionals in supporting care plans
Documents support services in compliance with policies and regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Identifies as having lived experience in recovery with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental health challenges
Has at least 24 months of continuous, sustained recovery with SUD and/or mental health challenges before employment
Experience with mental health recovery and/or Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is desirable and highly valued
Must have a Peer Support Specialist certification or able to be obtained within 90 days of hire
Valid Oregon Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance required
Access to reliable personal vehicle required

Benefits

Comp & perks

This is a benefited position as outlined in the TPC Employee Handbook