Crisis Peer Recovery Specialist - 23-Hour Program

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team atmosphere

PTO 21 days + 10 holidays

Job summary

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare in Roanoke, VA seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist to support individuals through recovery, symptom management, and linkage to services. The role involves a 50/50 funding split between STEP-VA and CRC, with shifts including holidays, weekends, and a rotating on‑call schedule.

The incumbent will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, provide peer counseling, and connect clients with inpatient, CSU, Same Day Access, and outpatient services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of recovery and lived experience with mental illness or substance use disorder; familiarity with recovery‑oriented care.
• Virginia Peer Recovery Specialist certification preferred; completion of approved certification course within one year of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates to promote a team culture that respects each client’s point of view and preferences.
• Maximizes client choice, self-determination and decision-making in treatment planning and delivery.
• Provides peer counseling and consultation to clients, families and team staff.
• Acts as a liaison with other BRBH programs and community resources.
• Carries out rehabilitation and support functions and crisis intervention under supervision.

Skills

Recovery experience

Lived experience

Service oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare in Roanoke, VA seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist to support individuals through recovery, symptom management, and linkage to services. The role involves a 50/50 funding split between STEP-VA and CRC, with shifts including holidays, weekends, and a rotating on‑call schedule.

The incumbent will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, provide peer counseling, and connect clients with inpatient, CSU, Same Day Access, and outpatient services.