Recovery Support Specialist — Peer

Psychiatric-Institute-of-Washingto; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement and student loan

Job summary

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) seeks a compassionate Peer Recovery Specialist to provide individualized recovery support to patients facing substance use challenges. You will help identify needs, set recovery goals, and connect patients with resources for long-term wellness.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will engage patients, lead recovery-focused groups, document accurately in the EMR, and educate on community programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Entry-level related experience (0–1 year).
• CPR/BLS Certification (AHA).
• Current state or national Peer Recovery Specialist certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in data entry and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Build supportive relationships with patients in treatment, identifying needs and recovery goals.
• Provide individualized recovery support and brief interventions.
• Facilitate recovery-focused group sessions and document in EMR.
• Educate patients about community recovery programs and resources.
• Collaborate with nurses, counselors, and community agencies for referrals and aftercare.
• Conduct post-discharge outreach to high-risk patients to promote ongoing engagement.
• Communicate patient information to the multidisciplinary team while maintaining professionalism.

Skills

Rapport building

Recovery support

Brief interventions

Documentation accuracy

Verbal de-escalation

Education

Vocational or technical training

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) seeks a compassionate Peer Recovery Specialist to provide individualized recovery support to patients facing substance use challenges. You will help identify needs, set recovery goals, and connect patients with resources for long-term wellness.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will engage patients, lead recovery-focused groups, document accurately in the EMR, and educate on community programs.