Certified Peer Recovery Specialist & Family Coach

Horizon Behavioral Health; Bedford (VA); On-site; USD 29,250 - 51,908; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Generous paid vacation

Disability accommodation

Job summary

Horizon Behavioral Health in Bedford, VA is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to serve as a role model and coach for individuals pursuing wellness and long-term recovery. This entry‑level position requires completion of training and supervision hours toward CPRS certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities include one-on-one mentoring, facilitating peer-led groups, outreach, and helping clients access community resources and recovery supports; some evenings and weekends may

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of sustained recovery experience for persons with lived experience.
• Experience in a substance use recovery program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one mentoring and coaching to promote wellness and long-term recovery.
• Facilitate peer-led support groups and outreach activities; assist clients with accessing resources and referrals.

Skills

Community resources knowledge

Recovery process knowledge

Problem solving

Recovery planning

Team player

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Sustained recovery experience (1 year)

Substance use recovery program experience

Job description

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Certified Peer Recovery Specialist or PRS Family Recovery Court

Outpatient Services Full Time Professional Bedford, VA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2083

Salary Range: $29,250.00 To $51,908.00 Annually

Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week), Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Bedford, VA 24523

Why Become CPRS with Horizon?

• Automatic pay raise after obtaining CPRS certification
• Quality behavior health training with Central Virginia company in operation for 50+ years
• Retirement plan through Virginia State Retirement System (VRS)
• Generous paid vacation time

Position Summary

The Peer Recovery Specialistor Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)in the Family Recovery Court functions as a role model and coach to those seeking personal wellness and long-term recovery by adhering to professional ethics, demonstrating competencies, using effective coping skills, serving as an advocate, using best practices and providing information and referral. This is an entry-level position and will be required to complete all required training and supervision hours to apply for certification within one year of hire date.

Services include one-on-one peer mentoring, peer led support groups, telephone outreach, assisting clients in accessing community resources, services and affiliation with recovery-supported social activities. Some evening and weekend hours.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma / GED
• At least one continuous year of sustained recovery for persons having lived experience with mental illness or substance use.
• Experience in a substance use recovery program preferred.

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of services and systems available in the community, including primary health care, support services, and generic community resources; knowledge of the nature of the recovery process, including the use of established standardized mental health, substance use, and co-occurring processes; knowledge of basic problem-solving strategies to support individuals in self-directed recovery. Ability to identify and document an individual’s need for resources, services, and other supports; ability to develop recovery, resiliency, and wellness plans by integrating information obtained from informal assessments, evaluations, observations, and interviews; ability to promote services, supports, and strategies for the recovery process; ability to utilize personal experience to support others in recovery; ability to work as a member of a team, maintaining effective, professional working relationships with individuals within the agency as well as those in the community.

Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required. Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients, provide services to clients at other locations. Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year. Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA-approved for clinical student loan repayment, and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.

Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).