Veteran Peer Recovery Coach

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Veterans Health Administration in Houston, TX, is seeking a Peer Specialist to support the Mental Health Care Line at the Michael E Debakey VA Medical Center.

The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in rehabilitation and wellness programs, helping Veterans articulate recovery goals and practice new coping skills. The position emphasizes using lived recovery experience to coach Veterans, assist with treatment plans, monitor progress, and provide

Qualifications

• Competencies include Problem Solving, Communication, and Teaches Others.
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, as applicable to federal employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and other team members in rehabilitation treatment programs.
• Help Veterans articulate recovery goals and learn new skills for personal wellness.
• Model coping techniques and self-help strategies based on personal recovery experience.
• Document and report concerns to the treatment team in a timely manner.
• Provide crisis interventions and support as needed.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teaches Others

Experience

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Veterans Health Administration in Houston, TX, is seeking a Peer Specialist to support the Mental Health Care Line at the Michael E Debakey VA Medical Center.

The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in rehabilitation and wellness programs, helping Veterans articulate recovery goals and practice new coping skills. The position emphasizes using lived recovery experience to coach Veterans, assist with treatment plans, monitor progress, and provide