Veteran Peer Support & Recovery Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Perry Point (MD); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide recovery-oriented peer support to Veterans within a community-based setting.

The role centers on mentoring peers, leveraging lived experience with mental health recovery to assist others in achieving wellness goals. The position requires statutory eligibility for Veterans and appropriate certifications, with telework possible on an ad-hoc basis.

Qualifications

• Be a veteran who has recovered from a mental health condition
• Certified by a not-for-profit entity or by a State as meeting peer specialist criteria
• At least 1 year of recovery from mental health or substance use disorder
• English language proficiency as required for patient care

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Model coping and recovery strategies based on personal experience
• Coordinate with Veterans to identify resources and barriers to wellness
• Maintain documentation and report concerns to the treatment team
• Assist Veterans to access VA and community supports and services

Skills

Mentoring

Counseling

English proficiency

Communication

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide recovery-oriented peer support to Veterans within a community-based setting.

The role centers on mentoring peers, leveraging lived experience with mental health recovery to assist others in achieving wellness goals. The position requires statutory eligibility for Veterans and appropriate certifications, with telework possible on an ad-hoc basis.