Veteran Peer Support Team Lead - Hybrid Remote

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa offers a Veteran Peer Support Specialist Team Leader role leading a dedicated team of veterans providing recovery-oriented behavioral health and SDOH support. Leverage lived experience to link patients to community resources, assist with housing and employment goals, and support medication management while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy in documentation.

The position requires strong communication, coordination with external stakeholders, and a

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Recovery Specialist certification required.
• Minimum 2 years experience with substance use and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Use own recovery experience to help others.
• Assist individuals in identifying and utilizing community resources for behavioral health, recovery, and SDOH support.
• Maintain confidential documentation of patient interactions and progress.
• Develop knowledge of local, state, and federal services for resources.
• Encourage self-advocacy and support personal recovery goals.
• Schedule, assign work to and evaluate staff performance.

Skills

Recovery support

Rapport building

Communication

Team collaboration

SUD/MH experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa offers a Veteran Peer Support Specialist Team Leader role leading a dedicated team of veterans providing recovery-oriented behavioral health and SDOH support. Leverage lived experience to link patients to community resources, assist with housing and employment goals, and support medication management while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy in documentation.

The position requires strong communication, coordination with external stakeholders, and a