Registered Peer Support - Danville

Envision Health Inc; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Health Inc in Virginia seeks a Registered Peer Support Specialist (RPSS) to provide strength-based, person-centered recovery support to individuals navigating behavioral health systems. You will draw on lived experience to inspire hope and promote self-determination in community settings including offices and client homes.

The role emphasizes collaborative recovery planning, engagement with treatment and resources, documentation compliant with DBHDS/DMAS, and teamwork with clinical

Qualifications

• Must be a Virginia-registered PRS/RPSS.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Lived experience in recovery.
• Completion of 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

Peer recovery support

Personal lived experience

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

DBHDS-approved training program

Job description

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.