Veteran Peer Support Specialist - BH Grants

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Remote Work Eligible

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL is seeking a Veteran Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery‑oriented support to individuals facing mental health and substance use concerns. The role leverages lived experience to connect patients with behavioral health resources and address Social Determinants of Health.

Based at the TGH Main Campus with a hybrid remote work option, the position offers ongoing training and a pathway to professional development in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and mental health disorders.
• Certified Recovery Specialist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Use own experience of recovery to help others.
• Assist individuals in identifying and utilizing resources in the community for additional behavioral health, recovery, and SDOH support.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions and progress and maintain confidentiality of all personal.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of local, state, and federal services that may provide resources to patients and families.
• Encourage self-advocacy among individuals to help them achieve their goals.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Assist patients in identifying and achieving their personal behavioral health goals, including recovery.

Skills

Peer support

Recovery guidance

Communication

Confidentiality

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Veteran Peer Support Specialist - BH Grants (2600044E)

Job Description

Description

The Veteran Peer Support Specialist is a veteran tasked with providing compassionate, recovery-oriented support services to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use concerns, based on their own lived experience. The Peer Support Specialist will assist with providing support services and with linking the individual to resources that will address both their behavioral health needs, as well as their Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) needs including but not limited to, housing and employment and medication management.

Essential Functions

• Use own experience of recovery to help others.
• Assist individuals in identifying and utilizing resources in the community for additional behavioral health, recovery, and SDOH support.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions and progress and maintain confidentiality of all personal.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of local, state, and federal services that may provide resources to patients and families.
• Encourage self-advocacy among individuals to help them achieve their goals.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Assist patients in identifying and achieving their personal behavioral health goals, including recovery.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Certifications

• Certified Recovery Specialist

Work Experience and Additional Information

• Minimum 1 year or more of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and mental health disorders.

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Assist patients in identifying and achieving their personal recovery goals.
• Skills and competence to establish rapport and supporting, trusting relationships and maintain healthy boundaries and respect for patient rights and personal preferences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other team members and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must be knowledgeable and have experience working with individuals with substance use and mental health issues.

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work : Hybrid Remote

Job

Ambulatory

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday