Peer Recovery Specialist - MAT

New River Valley Community Services

blacksburg, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Community Support, Customer Support/Service, Medications, Psychiatry and Mental Health
LOCATION
blacksburg, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

The Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program is seeking a full-time Registered/Certified Peer Recovery Specialist who would provide non-clinical, person-centered wellness focused support to engage clients within the MAT program. The Peer Recovery Specialist position would share their first-hand lived experiences with recovery to inspire hope, increase engagement in treatment and in their communities and support consumers in articulating personal goals for wellness, recovery resiliency and self-advocacy.

  • Must have a mental health or substance use disorder that has impacted your life for two years or more and must identify a year in recovery.
  • Must identify a year in recovery.
  • Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist

Starting Hourly Rate: $16.26-Depending on Experience

Education Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Additional compensation will be considered for any new employees who speak multiple languages.

About the Company

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New River Valley Community Services