PRN Peer Recovery Specialist- North Campus

Description

Richmond Behavioral Health has an exciting new opportunity for Peer Recovery Specialists to join our North Campus Programs . These individuals 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. .

Job Duties

Provides support through the transportation-encouragement-role model.

Facilitates group meetings; composes minutes for meetings.

Supervises and schedules support associates.

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.

Provides and administers medications to clients.

Monitors and assesses clients mental 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Some knowledge of community and Authority resources and programs of regional and State sources for the community service population; some knowledge of interviewing and supportive counseling techniques; some knowledge of social casework techniques; some knowledge of human development and behavior; some knowledge of the theories, principles and techniques of individual, family and group therapy; ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, orally and in writing; ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement, medical personnel, clients, associates and the general public.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in recovery oriented systems in a behavioral health setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifying recovery specialsit staff will be eligible for a $1K sign-on bonus as defined by the terms and conditions of the approved sign-on bonus policy.

Special Requirements

Certified with the state of Virginia as Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) Preferred.

Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Full-Time/Part-Time
PRN

Open Date
6/1/2026

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
$20.94

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 accepting applications.