QMHP Peer Support & Recovery Specialist

Region Ten Community Services Board; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Region Ten Community Services Board seeks a COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATE B (QMHP) to engage with individuals and connect them to Blue Ridge Center groups and resources, providing emotional and recovery support for adults with mental health or co-occurring disorders.

The role requires personal recovery experience, 1–3 years in a related field, and obtaining QMHP certification within a year of hire. 40-hour work week; Charlottesville location; non-exempt hourly position.

Qualifications

• Personal recovery experience is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a related field is required.
• QMHP certification must be obtained within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Engage with and connect individuals to Blue Ridge Center groups and resources.
• Provide emotional and recovery support services to individuals 18+ with mental health/substance use disorders.
• Perform duties per Region Ten CSB policies and DBHDS guidelines.

Skills

Interviewing

Recovery support

Rapport building

Group facilitation

Problem solving

Communication

Report writing

Teamwork

Advocacy

Documentation

Resource coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Region Ten Community Services Board seeks a COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATE B (QMHP) to engage with individuals and connect them to Blue Ridge Center groups and resources, providing emotional and recovery support for adults with mental health or co-occurring disorders.

The role requires personal recovery experience, 1–3 years in a related field, and obtaining QMHP certification within a year of hire. 40-hour work week; Charlottesville location; non-exempt hourly position.