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Peer Support Specialist- SUDS

Date Posted: May 17, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

Job Detail

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    Location Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Career Level:
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Apply Before: Jun 17, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Klamath Basin Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist for their Substance Use Disorder Services team in Klamath Falls, Oregon. This role focuses on offering insight and empathy to individuals affected by substance use disorders, helping them build stability and independence through personal recovery experience.

Key responsibilities

  • Build trusted, supportive relationships with peers in various settings.
  • Provide emotional support during clinic visits to empower clients.
  • Facilitate or co-lead peer support groups.
  • Support peers in setting and achieving recovery goals.
  • Connect peers to community resources for long-term stability.
  • Maintain accurate documentation to meet compliance standards.

Required skills

  • Certified Peer Support Specialist Addiction certification
  • Experience receiving mental health services or recovering from substance use disorder
  • Registration as a Traditional Health Care Worker in Oregon
  • Completed OHA approved 40-hour Peer Support Specialist Training
  • Valid Oregon driver's license

What the company offers

  • Competitive compensation between $16.60 - $20.75 per hour
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with up to 92% premium coverage
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 8% employer match
  • 15 paid vacation days, increasing with tenure
  • Accrued wellness days
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs

Skills Required

Company Overview

Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States of America

Klamath Basin Behavioral Health is dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services in Southern Oregon. Our team consists of multi-disciplinary professionals, including psychiatric and licensed clinical staff, committed to helping clients ma... Read More

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