Share Email Opening Title Certified Peer Recovery Specialist-SUD Outpatient  Description The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking full time Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to join our SUD Outpatient Services Team. The successful candidate will perform intermediate skilled human support work involving the assessment of client needs and providing access to needed and appropriate services including treatment, rehabilitation and service linkage, case monitoring and client advocacy functions, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned Program Supervisor. Provides support through the transportation-encouragement-role model. Facilitates peer recovery support group meetings; documents in EHR Develops wellness recovery action plan with consumers; develops a plan of care appropriate to the evaluation with the client/family consensus; assists clients in developing recovery goals. Monitors and assesses client’s behavioral health status; provides supportive counseling as needed. Provides crisis intervention services. Arranges and provides transportation for clients to appointments, grocery stores, offices, etc; takes clients on social outings. Provides documentation of services; provides group notes; maintains medical records. Develops staff and client schedules. Attends training and team meetings as required.   Position Requirements High School diploma or equivalent. Experience with providing peer recovery support is preferred. Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license. Must self-identify as either a current or former consumer of substance use services, or a person recovering from a substance use disorder. Must be maintaining a healthy recovery lifestyle CPRS Required   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Open Date 11/21/2019   Close Date   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 $17.57/hr.   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. To search for an open position, please go to http://rbha.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Peer Recovery Specialist-SUD Outpatient in Richmond, Virginia Posted on: 4/16/2024 [Apply Now] Certified Peer Recovery Specialist-Medical Services *SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE* in Richmond, Virginia Posted on: 2/27/2024 [Apply Now] Peer Recovery Specialist-WRTC **SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE** in Richmond, Virginia Posted on: 2/20/2024 [Apply Now] Peer Recovery Specialist-HOPE in Richmond, Virginia Posted on: 2/20/2024 [Apply Now] Peer Recovery Specialist- Crisis Receiving Center *SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE* in Richmond, Virginia Posted on: 2/20/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Program Supervisor II-MRTC **SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE** in Richmond, Virginia Posted on: 2/6/2024 [Apply Now] Nursing Supervisor II- Crisis Receiving Center (Part-Time) in Richmond, Virginia Posted on: 2/20/2024 [Apply Now] Program Supervisor II-HOPE **SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE** in Richmond, Virginia Posted on: 2/20/2024 [Apply Now] Nursing Supervisor II- Crisis Receiving Center **SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE** in Richmond, Virginia Posted on: 2/20/2024 [Apply Now] Kitchen Supervisor in Richmond, Virginia Posted on: 2/20/2024 [Apply Now]

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