20 Best crisis response specialist jobs in Portland, OR (Hiring Now!)

Peer Support Specialist Posting #22-071
Lifeline Connections —Vancouver, WA
Current unencumbered driver license and proof of current car insurance required. Help participants and other team members identify, understand, and combat…
$17.25 - $19.75 an hour
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Peer Support Specialist - Mental Health 209
Telecare Corporation —Portland, OR
Peer Support Specialists engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful conversations with members served that assist the person to explore, create, and meet their…
$15.45 - $18.13 an hour
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Medical Records Technician MRT - Mental Health 209
Telecare Corporation —Portland, OR
Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver. This involves performing a variety of clerical and…
$17.30 - $20.86 an hour
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Certified Peer Support Specialist (Bonus) - Mental Health 209
Telecare Corporation —Portland, OR
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed…
$17.30 - $20.86 an hour
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Clinical Supervisor
Central City Concern —Portland, OR
Must possess a current driver’s license. Must possess a current driver’s license, access to a vehicle, qualify as an Acceptable Driver as designated in Central…
Estimated: $69.6K - $88.1K a year
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Family Peer Support Specialist, Crisis Team
LifeWorks NW —Hillsboro, OR
A valid driver's license and ability to meet driving requirements are necessary. Uses his/her own experiences in a strategic way and models the principles of…
From $23.82 an hour
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Child Care Specialist (Part-time)
Coda Inc —Gresham, OR
Maintain clinical records (part of state records) including child development plans, progress notes, immunizations, custody, and observation notes in accordance…
$19.00 - $19.29 an hour
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Domestic Violence Advocate
WomenFirst Transition & Referral Center —Portland, OR
Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or a related field or work experience equivalent. Proven experience as a Domestic Violence Advocate or related…
$24 - $29 an hour
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WASH Specialist
Global Support and Development —United States
Plan field-level implementation of WASH responses in collaboration with local partners and other stakeholders; Master’s degree in a relevant field is a plus.
From $101,478 a year
Peer Support Specialist - Kaiser Pathway Salem, OR
The Mental Health Association of Oregon —Portland, OR
Licensure/Certification: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Peer Support Specialist (PSS) certification and MHACBO Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) certification is…
$25 an hour
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Peer Support Specialist
New Narrative —Portland, OR
Must maintain current Oregon driver’s license and insurance. Must have own reliable vehicle to meet participants in the community, as the position requires a…
$27 an hour
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Peer Support Specialist
Central City Concern —Portland, OR
Must possess a current driver’s license, pass a DMV background check and be designated an “acceptable” driver as outlined in Central City Concern’s Fleet Safety…
Estimated: $38.5K - $48.8K a year
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Case Manager
All Good Northwest —Portland, OR
Other social services certification or training. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or another related field.
$26.52 an hour
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Mobile Peer Provider (Project Respond)
Cascadia Health —Portland, OR
A Traditional Healthcare Worker (THW) certification is required in addition to the certification in order to keep current and in compliance with the OARs.
$24.93 - $26.06 an hour
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QMHA Mental Health Associate (On Call) – Mental Health 209
Telecare Corporation —Portland, OR
Must be eligible to be credentialed as a QMHA in the state of Oregon and obtain QMHA-R (registration) within 30 days of hire and must obtain QMHA certification…
$17.30 - $20.86 an hour
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Campus Safety Specialist
University of Western States —Portland, OR
D and valid Driver license;1+ years working in campus safety role on a college, and/or secondary school campus; Strong communication skills, Emergency/Crisis…
$21 - $23 an hour
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Family Peer Support Specialist, Crisis
LifeWorks NW —Hillsboro, OR
A valid driver's license and ability to meet driving requirements are necessary. Uses his/her own experiences in a strategic way and models the principles of…
$23.82 an hour
Safety Specialist (Woodland Park)
Cascadia Health —Portland, OR
Assist front desk personnel with retrieval of documents or phones or as requested, function as back-ups support. Assist clients as requested with various needs.
$23.30 - $24.36 an hour
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PAS Specialist (Temporary)
Oregon Health & Science University —Portland, OR
Telecommunications Triages and documents accurately telephone calls from patients including requests for medication refills, complaints, general information…
$22.50 - $30.45 an hour
SL/PL - Care and Support Specialist
Janus Youth Programs, Inc. —Portland, OR
Assesses physical condition of facility and performs necessary maintenance to ensure compliance with Public Health, local fire Marshall, and city/state/county…
$21.22 - $23.33 an hour
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Peer Support Specialist Posting #22-071

Lifeline Connections - Vancouver, WA

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Job Details

Full-time $17.25 - $19.75 an hour

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Certified Recovery Specialist
High school diploma or GED
Social Sciences
Driver's License
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Agency Background:

Lifeline Connections is a not-for-profit agency that is recognized as a leading behavioral health treatment provider in Washington State, offering a full continuum of care for individuals who have a behavioral health condition. Lifeline Connections' patients receive an unprecedented level of care by highly skilled professionals who know how to help people find and sustain long-term recovery. For over sixty years Lifeline Connections has provided hope, help and healing to thousands of individuals in Washington State and within the Portland, Oregon metro area.

Peer Support Specialist – Posting #22-071

Major Duties:

The Peer Specialist works under the supervision of the MHP Supervisor and Program Director. This position provides recovery focused services to participants of the Stabilization and Triage Center utilizing the WRAP fidelity with the goal of stabilization within the least restrictive setting. This position provides clinical services to agency patients. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently:

Provide peer support, drawing on common experiences as a peer, to validate individual experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement to participants to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery.
Serve as a mentor to individuals to promote hope and empowerment.
Partners with each participant to provide information about service options and the process of care.
Obtains details and educates on advance directives to partner with the participant and to design and plan care.
Completes a WRAP with participant and educates team
Assists in completing admission to the Center including:
Orientation to the program, including an introduction to staff, tour of the facility, individual rights and grievances, program schedule, and community agreements.
Reviewing and storing personal property.
Partners with each participant to maintain a recovery environment by performing tasks including, but not limited to:
Room Checks.
Removes any hazardous objects and records findings as designated.
Helps participants manage any risky behavior and completes required documentation.
Implements contraband policy.
Teaches life skills that enhance ability for participants to work on keeping personal space clean, encouraging ADLs, and following family style meal times.
Example of additional life skill support includes tasks such as supporting patients with shower clean up using proper infection control procedures after each use.
Act as an interpreter to help team members better understand and empathize with each individual’s unique and subjective experience and perceptions.
Provide expertise and consultation from a behavioral health consumer perspective to the entire team concerning participant’s experiences on symptoms of mental illness, the effects and side-effects of medications, responses to and opinions of treatment, and experiences of recovery.
Collaborate with the team to promote a team culture in which each person’s point of view, experiences, and preferences are recognized, understood, and respected, and in which self-determination and decision-making in treatment planning are maximized and supported.
Help participants and other team members identify, understand, and combat stigma and discrimination associated with behavioral health and develop strategies to reduce self-stigma and stigma within the team.
Run daily groups using WRAP material that encourages participants to identify personal recovery tools.
Collaborate with the team to ensure the protection of individual’s rights in order to help individuals improve their knowledge of rights and grievance procedures.
Increase awareness of, and support, individual participation in consumer self-help programs and consumer advocacy organizations that promote recovery.
Serve as the liaison between the team and consumer-run programs such as self-help groups and drop-in centers.
Participate in verbal de-escalation and interventions in emergent situations and be willing to assist other team members as needed to maintain a safe and secure environment.
Assists in daily cleanup of the kitchen and service areas, refrigerators, ice machine and dish washing machine
Assists in room turns for participants discharging and coming into the program
Facilitates serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with clean up following each meal
Wash program clothing and linens. Support with washing participant laundry.

Requirements:

Personal experience with mental illness as a consumer of mental health treatment services.
High school diploma or equivalent required; College degree in a social science preferred.
Possess certification as a Certified Peer Specialist consistent with WAC 246-341.
Current Washington State Department of Health agency affiliate counselor or ability to obtain credentials within 60 days required.
Current CPR and First Aid and Food Handlers permit, or ability to obtain one within 90 days.
Experience with WRAP preferred, training will be required and provided.
Be willing to seek to understand each individual’s unique circumstances and personal preferences and goals and incorporate them into the crisis response to help participants regain a sense of control.
Have a strong understanding of recovery and resilience, the value of partnerships and individual choice, and the balance between protection from harm and personal dignity.
Interest or experience in working with individuals who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional behavioral health programs.
Ability to work effectively with individuals displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors.
Subscribe to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for individuals.
Current unencumbered driver license and proof of current car insurance required.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Great attendance.
This position requires shift work and requires the ability to work within a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.
Ability to work well with others.
Other duties, as assigned.

Salary: $17.25 - $19.75/hr DOE

*Part-Time Positions Available*

Application Process:
To apply electronically for this position please click "Apply Now" or visit our ADP career center. For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at www.lifelineconnections.org

The Benefits:

Lifeline Connections is striving to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full time employees a generous benefits package. The plan covers 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans. The majority of out-of-pocket costs for co-pays, prescriptions, and deductible under the medical plan are also covered. We also have employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and supplemental coverages.

Our fulltime employees and some part time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%. On top of all that, our fulltime employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!

There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.

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crisis response specialist jobs in Portland, OR

Peer Support Specialist Posting #22-071

Peer Support Specialist - Mental Health 209

Medical Records Technician MRT - Mental Health 209

Certified Peer Support Specialist (Bonus) - Mental Health 209

Clinical Supervisor

Family Peer Support Specialist, Crisis Team

Child Care Specialist (Part-time)

Domestic Violence Advocate

WASH Specialist

Peer Support Specialist - Kaiser Pathway Salem, OR

Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Case Manager

Mobile Peer Provider (Project Respond)

QMHA Mental Health Associate (On Call) – Mental Health 209

Campus Safety Specialist

Family Peer Support Specialist, Crisis

Safety Specialist (Woodland Park)

PAS Specialist (Temporary)

SL/PL - Care and Support Specialist

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