Registered Peer Recovery Specialist

Envision Health Inc; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Health Inc. is seeking a Registered Peer Support Specialist (RPSS) to provide strength-based, person-centered recovery support to individuals in behavioral health services.

The RPSS brings lived experience to inspire hope, promote self-determination, and guide clients through recovery while navigating systems. The role involves community-based and office settings with potential travel to client homes.

Qualifications

• Must have lived recovery experience and PRS/RPSS certification.
• Must complete DBHDS-approved training program.
• Ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer recovery support services based on shared lived experience.
• Establish trusting, supportive relationships that promote recovery.
• Assist individuals in identifying strengths, goals, and recovery pathways.
• Support engagement in treatment and community resources.
• Collaborate on recovery planning and goal development.
• Assist with community integration (housing, employment, social supports).
• Complete documentation in compliance with DBHDS and DMAS standards.
• Participate in team meetings and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Lived experience

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

DBHDS-approved training program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Envision Health Inc.
Registered Peer Support Specialist (RPSS)

Position Summary

The Registered Peer Support Specialist (RPSS) is an individual with lived experience in mental health and/or substance use recovery who provides strength-based, person-centered support to individuals receiving services. The RPSS utilizes their personal recovery journey to inspire hope, promote self-determination, and assist individuals in achieving and maintaining recovery while navigating behavioral health systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide peer recovery support services based on shared lived experience
• Establish trusting, supportive relationships that promote recovery
• Assist individuals in identifying strengths, goals, and recovery pathways
• Support engagement in treatment and community resources
• Collaborate on recovery planning and goal development
• Assist with community integration (housing, employment, social supports)
• Complete documentation in compliance with DBHDS and DMAS standards
• Participate in team meetings and interdisciplinary collaboration

Qualifications

• Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS/RPSS) in Virginia
• High School Diploma or GED
• Lived experience in recovery
• Completion of DBHDS-approved training program
• Ability to pass background checks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health or substance use services
• Knowledge of DBHDS and Medicaid requirements
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with electronic health records

Work Environment

Community-based, office, and client home settings. May require travel and flexible scheduling.

Supervision

Reports to Program or Clinical Supervisor. Receives ongoing supervision per DBHDS standards.