Share Email Opening Title Certified Peer Recovery Specialist-Medical Services  Description The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to support our medical services team. The successful candidate will perform intermediate skilled human support work ensuring clients are prepared for treatment by conducting personal interactions with clients to promote peer-to-peer support and working with the Psychiatric Prescribers and clients to ensure healthy progression. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Medical Services Practice Manager. Essential Functions Provides peer support and outreach services to current clients for medication management only services. Individual will serve as a resource and peer support on an as needed basis. Will work with case managers to transition the individuals to medication management only services. Provides motivational prompting and informational support to clients; encourages and provides positive reinforcement and support to clients. Provides peer support as needed to assist with continued community integration. Directs clients to available community resources related to mental health and social services; maintains current knowledge of available resources; identifies community areas that may benefit from outreach efforts. Maintain ongoing roster of individuals only being seen by the Psychiatric Prescribers. Relays information to the Medical Services Practice Manager and Psychiatric Prescriber relating to client's progression or digression. Makes appointment reminder calls to the medication management only clients as well as clients scheduled for the psychiatric providers and nurses. Serves as the agency contact and mentor to assist individuals if any needs arise outside of the need for medication management. Assists with front desk coverage on the Medical Services unit if needed. Attends staff meetings as required.   Position Requirements Education and Experience High school diploma or GED and experience in a behavioral health setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Peer Specialist certification required.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time   Open Date 9/24/2018   Close Date 2/20/2019   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 $16.73/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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