(PSS) Peer Support Specialist- Part Time

Turn Your Experience Into Impact. Peer Support Specialist opening at The Recovery Village!

• 📌 Must hold an active PSS certification through the Oregon Health Authority
• 🚗 Have a good driving record
• ⭐ Prefer candidates with at least 1 year of experience working in a treatment setting, and/or Substance Abuse/Recovery agency

Schedules:

⏳Part-time:

Up to 20 hours per week. Some weekends required.

💰Pay Ranges: $25-$27/hr

About Our Organization

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of The Recovery Village, Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees, and strengthening the communities we serve.

At The Recovery Village Salem Drug and Alcohol Rehab, we firmly believe that any adult facing drug and alcohol addictions, along with co-occurring mental health conditions, can begin their path to recovery. Our accredited addiction treatment facility offers a wide range of rehab programs in a safe and supportive environment, with compassionate care provided by experienced medical and clinical professionals.

Located in Salem, Oregon, our facility combines medical expertise with recreational therapies and mental health services in a welcoming setting. We proudly serve adults from diverse backgrounds, offering personalized treatment programs tailored to meet their unique needs.

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to treating addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, assisting people with substance abuse issues, addictions, and mental health concerns. With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.

Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that work. Our goal is to help men and women live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

What sets us apart?

• Supportive leadership & strong team culture
• Cross-functional collaboration for holistic care
• Ability to be creative in curriculum
• Nationally recognized and expanding company

Saving lives!

Full-time Benefits include:

• Health, Vision, Dental, MD Live telehealth benefit
• Employer Matched 401(k)
• STD, LTD, and Employer Paid up to $50k Term Life Policy
• Employer Matched HSA – up to $1500 a year company contribution
• Employee Wellness Program – reduce employee premiums $40/mo
• Paid Time Off - Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Facility Address: 309 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301

The Peer Recovery & Milieu Manager is responsible for supporting a structured, recovery-oriented therapeutic environment within a residential substance use disorder treatment setting. This role integrates peer support services with milieu leadership to enhance patient engagement, reinforce recovery culture, and support the daily flow of programming.

Using lived experience and behavioral health knowledge, this position provides non-clinical peer mentorship to patients while supporting staff in maintaining a safe, structured, and recovery-focused environment. The role is integral in engaging patients during admission, detoxification, transitions in care, and throughout treatment.

CORE JOB DUTIES:

• Provide peer-based recovery support
• Engage patients during admission and treatment
• Support recovery goal identification
• Facilitate peer recovery groups
• Support therapeutic milieu structure
• Assist with de-escalation within scope
• Observe and report behavioral changes
• Support transitions and discharge planning
• Document services appropriately
• Maintain professional boundaries

This position does not include clinical assessments, therapy, treatment planning, or medical decision-making.

OTHER REQUIRED DUTIES:

Assists in developing and coordinating monthly patient activities calendar (both onsite and offsite activities).

Document in accordance with program requirements.

Provide program information to prospective clients and families as needed.

Maintain clear communications with supervisors and co-workers.

Participate in staff meetings as needed.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Requirements

• Education/Experience/Credentials: Associate or bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, social work, psychology, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of experience in behavioral health or related field.
• Certification as a Traditional Health Worker (THW) – Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS), or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Maintain strict confidentiality, Understanding of following topics:
• Trauma-informed care
• De-escalation techniques
• Co-occurring disorders knowledge
• Stages of change
• Confidentiality laws (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2)
• Advanced Recovery Systems is a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to treating addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues.
• The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO
• We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.