Certified Peer Support Specialist- Ft- Shift Varies
Iron Bridge Recovery Center
Chester, Virginia, USA
Peer support for behavioral health clients
Advocacy and client empowerment
Coordination with clinical teams
The Peer Support Specialist enhances treatment services by assisting patients in developing skills and strengths to avoid relapse and successfully navigate recovery
Job Summary
The Peer Support Specialist enhances treatment services by assisting patients in developing skills and strengths to avoid relapse and successfully navigate recovery.
Iron Bridge Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages veterans and military spouses to apply and provides specialized programming for veterans.
Matching Summary
The Peer Support Specialist enhances treatment services by assisting patients in developing skills and strengths to avoid relapse and successfully navigate recovery.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Peer support for behavioral health clients
Advocacy and client empowerment
Coordination with clinical teams
Knowledge of medication assisted treatment
Crisis and health issue communication
Documentation of client interactions
Nice-to-have
Mentorship and role modeling
Community resource linkage
Life skills development support
Engagement and resiliency training
Veteran support programming
Key Requirements
Certification as a Peer Specialist
High School diploma or equivalent
Three or more years behavioral health experience
CPR and de-escalation certification
Training in advocacy and recovery principles
Preferred two years inpatient behavioral health experience