Certified Peer Support Specialist- Ft- Shift Varies
Iron Bridge Recovery Center
Chester, Virginia, USA
Peer support and mentorship
Liaison with clinical team
Advocacy for patients
The Peer Support Specialist enhances treatment services by assisting patients in developing skills and strengths to avoid relapse and navigate recovery
Job Summary
The Peer Support Specialist enhances treatment services by assisting patients in developing skills and strengths to avoid relapse and navigate recovery.
Iron Bridge Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The center is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming and encourages veterans and military spouses to apply.
Matching Summary
The Peer Support Specialist enhances treatment services by assisting patients in developing skills and strengths to avoid relapse and navigate recovery.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
peer support and mentorship
liaison with clinical team
advocacy for patients
knowledge of medication assisted treatment
coordination with community resources
documentation of client interactions
Nice-to-have
experience in acute inpatient behavioral health
training in recovery and resiliency principles
role modeling coping techniques
promoting health and wellness choices
employment linkage support
Key Requirements
Certification as a Peer Specialist
CPR and de-escalation certification
High School diploma or equivalent
Three or more years behavioral health experience
Two or more years inpatient behavioral health preferred