Peer Recovery Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Peer Recovery Specialist – Addiction Medicine Clinic

Location: Fairfax, VA
Schedule: 40 hours per week

About the Role

Seeking a compassionate and dedicated Peer Recovery Specialist to join our Addiction Medicine Clinic (AMC). In this role, you will provide recovery-oriented support and guidance to individuals experiencing substance use disorders, including those facing substance use emergencies and co-occurring mental health challenges.

As a valued member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, you will help individuals navigate services, develop recovery plans, build resilience, and achieve meaningful recovery goals. Services may be provided in clinic settings, the community, and justice-involved environments such as local jails.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual peer recovery support services to clients with substance use disorders.
• Assist individuals in developing and maintaining personalized recovery plans.
• Connect clients with community resources and support services.
• Support clients in navigating treatment, recovery, and social service systems.
• Collaborate with case managers, therapists, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Partner with community organizations and CSB stakeholders to promote successful recovery outcomes.
• Document services and client interactions accurately within the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Participate in treatment planning and team meetings.
• Advocate for recovery-focused and person-centered care.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• One of the following credentials:
  • Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) through the Virginia Board of Counseling; OR
  • Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) through the Virginia Certification Board; OR
  • Peer recovery certification through another IC&RC member board; OR
  • National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) through NAADAC.
• Experience supporting individuals with substance use disorders.
• Strong communication, advocacy, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs.
• Experience supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.
• Familiarity with community-based behavioral health services.

Physical Requirements

This position may require:

• Transporting clients in agency vehicles.
• Observing, monitoring, and documenting client behaviors.
• Performing CPR and First Aid when necessary.
• Climbing stairs and lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Participating in recreational and community-based activities.
• Reviewing and completing clinical documentation and utilizing computer systems.