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Peer Recovery Coach 

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The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a qualified professional Peer Recovery Coach to join our mental health care team. The Peer Recovery Coach will provide peer services and supports to adults with substance use disorders (SUD) who are experiencing homelessness and/or are at risk of experiencing homelessness. As a key team player, this qualified person will share his/her lived experience of recovery while working with homeless service providers and substance use disorder providers within the community. Responsibilities will include intensive homeless outreach, transporting individuals to/from appointments, working closely with landlords, other housing providers, social service agencies and SUD service providers to access community services/resources. 75% of services will be provided in the field. Applicant must be 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. Minimum of two years in full recovery.

 
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
  • Experience working with homelessness preferred.
  • CPRS Required
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Open Date 8/28/2018  
Close Date 11/30/2018  
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 16.73/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.

 

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