Job description
Catawba Hospital’s Adjunctive Therapy department has an opening for a part-time Peer Recovery Specialist with a passion for helping others navigate through their mental health and substance use recovery journey. The Peer Support Specialist would be responsible for 1:1 and group sessions, attending treatment team meetings, and bridging with community partners that support mental health recovery.
As one who has availed themselves to mental health services, the PSS will share their own experiences and what skills, strengths, supports and resources they use. As much as possible, the PSS will share their own recovery story and as the facilitator of these sessions, will demonstrate how they have directed their own recovery.
Utilizing their recovery experience, the PSS will: • Teach and role model the value of every individual’s recovery experience. • Models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. • Serve as a recovery agent by providing and advocating for any effective recovery based services that will aid the client in daily living.
As one who has availed themselves to mental health services, the PSS will share their own experiences and what skills, strengths, supports and resources they use. As much as possible, the PSS will share their own recovery story and as the facilitator of these sessions, will demonstrate how they have directed their own recovery.
Utilizing their recovery experience, the PSS will: • Teach and role model the value of every individual’s recovery experience. • Models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. • Serve as a recovery agent by providing and advocating for any effective recovery based services that will aid the client in daily living.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Graduate or equivalent
Peer Recovery Specialist Certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire date
Working knowledge of appropriate coping mechanisms
Working knowledge of behavioral health and substance use disorders
Experience in facilitating groups
Peer Recovery Specialist Certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire date
Working knowledge of appropriate coping mechanisms
Working knowledge of behavioral health and substance use disorders
Experience in facilitating groups
Preferred Qualifications
College degree in related field
Wrap facilitator certification or ability to complete WRAP training within six months
Wrap facilitator certification or ability to complete WRAP training within six months
Special Requirements
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Catawba Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, pregnancy, military service/status, or other non-merit factor. We commit to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact (540) 375-4211 for assistance.
For consideration, interested applicants must apply online, completing the Employment Equity Initiative Application (EEIA) in its entirety. A resume may also be included with your submission. However, emailed, faxed and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within ten (10) business days of the date of this posting.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
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