CS Therapist I-ACT Peer Support Specialist

CS Therapist I-ACT Peer Support Specialist

Salary

$70,921.50 - $125,014.50 Annually

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610593

Department

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division

Community Support Services Division

Opening Date

06/04/2026

Closing Date

6/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

C42

Hiring Salary

$70,921.50 - $84,444.75

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

Do you want to change another person's life for the better?" Are you looking to give your life meaning and establish a productive career in the field of Mental Health?" Come join the PW County Community Services ACT Team! Work alongside people who are committed to helping others improve their lives and recover from mental illness or co-occurring disorders. On the ACT team, you will use your knowledge, skills, and own experience to help others.

Our services are provided primarily in the community. We are seeking qualified applicants to fill our full-time Therapist I Peer Support Specialist position. Successful candidates will have lived experience and success in treatment and recovery. The candidate will have success in providing services to adults with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder, knowledge of recovery model practices, and best practices in peer recovery work.

The candidate in this position has the unique opportunity to be an influencer and change-maker on a team, conceptually viewed as a "hospital without walls." The candidate will bring and gain a wealth of experience in a supportive multidisciplinary and skilled team environment.

About This Role:

This position is within the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT). We serve adults who have a serious mental illness and work closely with a multidisciplinary team. The peer role is geared to promote recovery, healing, and independence. This position works on a multidisciplinary team approach, offering the peer's unique lens.

• Maintaining a caseload of clients who will be in services with other clinicians and physicians
• Implementing and documenting progress of clients
• Working closely with community partners such as Trillium
• Documenting all services, contacts, and attempted contacts with clients and collaterals
• Linking, monitoring, referring, coordinating, facilitating services needed by clients.
• Collaborating with other departments within the CS and the community
• Maintaining healthy boundaries with clients

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 5 years' experience providing substance use services in a human services environment
• Must have personal experience as a past recipient of substance use/co-occurring services and have been in recovery for a minimum of 2 years.
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in the state of Virginia

Preferences:

• Experience as a certified peer support specialist
• Experience working with serious mentally ill and/or co-occurring adults
• Experience providing person-centered, strength-based support services
• Experience assessing client needs and providing access to appropriate services
• Experience providing case management activities for clients
• Experience providing clinical documentation necessary to maintain client records including treatment planning/wellness recovery plan, progress notes, quarterly reviews, and annual assessments
• Experience facilitating peer-led recovery groups

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid drivers license; Must pass DMV record check;
• Must pass TB Test;
• Certification in First Aid and Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation, as required.
• Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint based National Criminal History Record Check. Not eligible for employment with barrier crime history https://dbhds.virginia.gov/assets/document-library/BIU/attachment-2rev072017.pdf(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)
• Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist or in the process of obtaining training with Virginia DBHDS to be completed within six months of employment.
• Lived personal experiences of mental illness, justice/legal involvement or experience, and/or substance use disorders.

Work Schedule:

This full-time position works Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.; plus one evening shift until 8 p.m.

Starting Salary Range:

$70,921.50 - $84,444.75

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.

• I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement.
• I decline to proceed any further in this process.

02

Please select the choice that best describes your education.

• Masters degree or higher in psychology, social work, counseling or a related behavioral science field
• Bachelors degree in psychology, social work, counseling or a related behavioral science field
• Associates degree in psychology, social work, counseling or a related behavioral science field
• High School Diploma/GED
• None of the above

03

Please quantify your experience providing mental health and/or substance use services in a human services environment.

• Five or more years of experience
• Four or more years of experience
• Three or more years of experience
• Two or more years of experience
• One or more years of experience
• Less than one year of experience
• None of the above

04

Please describe your experience providing mental health and/or substance use services in a human services environment. If you do not have this type of experience, indicate N/A.

05

Do you have lived personal experience in mental health or substance abuse recovery or co-occurring mental health/substance use services?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you been in recovery for at least 2 years?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in the state of Virginia?

• Yes
• No
• Able to obtain certification before employment
• No training or certification

08

Do you have experience with case management or support connecting to community resources?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have experience assisting with crisis or comprehensive assessments?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience working with any of the following community partners:

• Trillium
• Health Department
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR)

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers