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Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist and Case Manager | Telehealth | Oregon

Role overview

Summary

This role combines peer support and case management to assist individuals with substance use disorders at Affect. You will collaborate with the clinical team to provide guidance and resources, helping members navigate their recovery journey.

Qualifications

  • Active Oregon OHA Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) certification with an Adult Addictions designation.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in maintaining documentation.
  • Preferred: At least 2 years of professional experience as a peer support specialist for people with substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

  • Provide peer support to members through one-on-one and group sessions.
  • Provide member case management support with accessing community resources.
  • Perform telephone outreach to potential members referred to Affect.
  • Provide education on wellness and recovery skills.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Mentorship
  • Empathy
  • Social Skills

About the company

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Affect Therapeutics

  • Digital Health
  • Scaleup
  • 51–200
Affect Therapeutics is a nation-wide substance use disorder treatment provider for alcohol, marijuana/cannabis, methamphetamine, cocaine, and prescription stimulants. Our wholistic program is delivered through a revolutionary smartphone app that reduces known barriers in access to care and leverages the latest research and technology to achieve incredible results. We use contingency management and other types of rewards systems as engagement techniques as well as harm reduction to keep people working towards their goals. Designed with behavioral engineering and gamification principles, our app stimulates the brain's rewards center as people reduce their use of substances and learn to manage the chronic disease of addiction into remission. Accredited by CARF Internation and supported by NIDA and NIH, Affect's revolutionary program and technology achieve outcomes more than double of traditional rehab models. Thousands of people who have struggled to break free of addiction have found success with us. We partner with a wide range of organizations who are working to address the nation's addiction crisis. We work with referral partners across the treatment sector to provide the appropriate levels of care for each individual. Affect makes care available to communities that do not have access to clinics and it works in a continuum of care so people leaving detox and inpatient can continue to work their recovery programs conveniently and discreetly. Community organizations and partners in the criminal justice system rely on us to support them. Find out more about how Affect works, how you can work with us, and if it can work for you at our website. Our app is free to download and use. The program is covered by Medicaid and we accept many commercial insurance plans. We beat the deadly game of addiction by changing the rules. Win your life back with Affect.

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Job description

Affect is seeking an empathetic Oregon-certified Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) with an Adult Addictions designation to join our team in a combined Peer Support and Case Management role. This position provides peer support services for individuals with substance use disorders and case management services for all members.

As a Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist and Case Manager, you will work closely with our clinical team to deliver non-clinical support, providing individualized guidance, mentoring, and resources to members.

Your lived experience of recovery is a strength at Affect. Your empathy and commitment to recovery will help build the trust and support members need to navigate challenges and develop resilience.

Location: Remote, Must reside in Oregon

Certification: Active Oregon OHA Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) certification with an Adult Addictions designation (required).

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours), Monday-Friday

Pay: $40,000 - $50,000

About Affect

Affect is transforming addiction treatment through an innovative, evidence-based digital program. We specialize in treating substance use disorders, such as opioid use disorder, stimulant use disorders, alcohol use disorder, and cannabis use disorder and we have expanded our services to include high-quality, accessible mental health. By combining mobile technology, counseling, and coordinated medical care, we empower our Members to reclaim their lives in recovery.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide peer support to members through one-on-one and group sessions, to foster community, build self-esteem, and support long-term recovery.
  • Provide member case management support with accessing community resources and overcoming barriers to treatment.
  • Perform telephone outreach to potential members referred to Affect from referral partners.
  • Provide education on wellness and recovery skills, while serving as a mentor and role model.
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in our EMR.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Certification: Active Oregon OHA Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) certification with an Adult Addictions designation (required).
  • Experience: At least 2 years of professional experience as a peer support specialist for people with substance use disorders is preferred
  • Location: Must live and work within the state of Oregon
  • Set-Up:  Private, HIPAA-compliant workspace with reliable internet
  • Key Skills:
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in maintaining documentation

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $40,000 - $55,000 (commensurate with experience)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and company-observed holidays
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Fully remote work environment

Why Clinicians Choose Affect

  • 100% remote clinical work
  • Predictable schedules and realistic caseloads
  • Support and collaboration across teams
  • Mission-driven work 
  • Opportunity to help build the future of accessible addiction and mental health care

Who Thrives at Affect

  • People who value evidence-based, recovery-oriented care
  • People seeking meaningful work with better work-life balance
  • People who enjoy collaboration, curiosity, and change.  Affect’s inclusive care model continues to evolve with our growth!

Your lived experience of recovery is a strength at Affect.  Join us and be part of the Affect mission. 

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