Share Email Opening Title Lead Peer Recovery Specialist  Description The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a qualified professional to join our team. As a key team player, this qualified person will share his/her lived experience of recovery, and be primarily responsible for the provision of support and encouragement to people with behavioral health disorders and co-occurring health issues. Key components of this project are to operate the AliveRVA Warm Line to provide support and resource referral; and to provide peer support services in participating hospital emergency departments. This person will also supervise and oversee this metro Richmond project’s activities and Peer Recovery Support Specialists to ensure the project meets grant requirements. Grant-funded, Full-time position. Essential job duties include: Providing motivational and informational support in individual and group formats to adults with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders; maintaining detailed and up-to-date knowledge of community treatment and recovery support resources and self-help support groups’ locations; assisting with satisfaction surveys; assisting with computer-based health/wellness and employment activities in the consumer computer lab; coordinates with sub-contract agencies, regional partners, and community partners; conducts individual and community partner outreach activities; prepares reports; attends staff meetings; maintains statistical information about ongoing activities; and completes regular documentation of efforts in an electronic health record as directed. Will include travel around metro Richmond area.   Position Requirements Applicant must be competent and comfortable working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, as well as sensitive to, and possess an understanding of, behavioral health disorders such as serious mental illness (SMI) and addiction. Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills required. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree with coursework in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field and at least two years’ experience delivering peer recovery support services. This program is looking for individuals with lived experience. Certification in Peer Recovery Support Services required. Valid Virginia driver’s license required.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Open Date 5/3/2019   Close Date 10/9/2019   About the Organization Join the Fearless! Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and prevention services to the citizens of the City of Richmond. Our Mission: RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people and communities we serve. Our Vision: An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to reach their highest potential. Our Values: Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility / Transparency / Compassion / Integrity Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One Community at a time. RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin. Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts with private providers in the community. Funding is received through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Richmond, and local and state grants.   Starting Salary Range $20.34 per hour   EOE Statement Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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