NewPeer Support Specialist (Peer Recovery Specialist II) Fairfax County VAPeer Support Specialist (Peer Recovery Specialist II)VA$45,255.39–$75,424.96 / yearul>Leads, facilitates, or co-facilitates peer support groups or other education or support groups with a wellness or recovery focus, including preparing materials and developing curriculum; Assists individuals served in developing a self-directed recovery plan, (including Medicaid billable Recovery, Resiliency, and Wellness (RRW) plans) and enacting their plans; May collaborate with other service providers including Case Managers, Therapists, Nurses, Psychiatrists, and other partners; Service locations are varied and may include outpatient program sites, crisis programs, residential treatment programs, in the community, telehealth, and justice system settings; Provides navigation services for individuals, families, and other concerned persons, identifying and linking them to community resources that support the individual's goals and interests, including navigating crisis systems of care; Collaborates as needed with other health care providers in providing coordinated services; Conducts outreach and engagement activities to connect with individuals that may benefit from behavioral health services; Provides follow-up support after mental health and/or substance use emergencies, assisting individuals to learn skills, access resources, and receive emotional support to avoid future crises. Knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of peer recovery services; Knowledge of local resources, services, and support in the community relevant to the population; Knowledge of wellness and recovery terminology, theories, and best practices; Knowledge of basic clinical psychological, physiological and psychiatric terminology, theories, and practices; Ability to effectively relate one's own lived experiences of wellness and recovery; Ability to provide one-on-one peer recovery services; Ability to provide group peer recovery services; Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with individuals served; Ability to facilitate development of wellness, recovery, and resiliency plans; Ability to assist individuals to access supports and services needed for recovery; Ability to collaborate with other behavioral health professionals; Ability to manage a caseload; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including consistent use of recovery-oriented language; Ability to maintain records and use evaluation and survey tools; Ability to recognize signs of distress and threats to safety in individuals served and in the environment; Ability to take appropriate action, consistent with scope of practice, to address distress and crisis.
CS Therapist I-ACT Peer Support Specialist PrInce William County GovernmentCS Therapist I-ACT Peer Support SpecialistPrince William County, VA$70,921.50–$125,014.50 / yearThe 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. Experience providing clinical documentation necessary to maintain client records including treatment planning/wellness recovery plan, progress notes, quarterly reviews, and annual assessments.
Peer Support Specialist - Full Time (Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm) Chrysalis House, Inc.Peer Support Specialist - Full Time (Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm)MDnEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:\n\n Proven work experience as a Peer Support Specialist or similar role\n Excellent verbal and written communication skills\n High School Diploma or GED required\n Highly compassionate and attentive to details\n The ability to be on call for emergencies and work on weekends and public holidays\n Relevant training and/or certifications as a Peer Support Specialist - required\n Excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)\n Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills\n Excellent organization and time-management skills\n \nOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:\n\n Past or present consumer of mental health or substance abuse services with a history of managing one's own illness. Ultimately, you will work directly with our residence to help them address substance abuse and mental health disorders while they are at our facility.\n \nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\n Provide individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support.\n
NewPeer Support Apprentice U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsPeer Support ApprenticeWashington, DC$45,420–$59,046 / yearInformation about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ " target="_blank">"http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Length of Experience in Recovery Basic Requirement: Successful recovery is exemplified by one who manages symptoms of illness and pursues a healthy lifestyle; lives independently; is employed or volunteers significant time approximating at least a part-time employment schedule; has meaningful relationships with family members and friends; and is socially involved in the community through clubs, hobby groups, church, civic organizations or Veteran organizations in which the individual provides a service to others.
NewPeer Specialist U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsPeer SpecialistWashington, DC$50,630–$89,470 / yearInformation about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ " target="_blank">"http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Peer specialists perform a variety of therapeutic and supportive tasks that include assisting Veterans in articulating their goals for recovery and personal wellness, learning, and practicing new skills, helping them monitor their progress, assisting them in their treatment, modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies based on the peer specialists own recovery experience, and supporting them in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services.
NewPEER SPECIALIST U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsPEER SPECIALISTWashington, DC$52,938–$93,549 / yearInformation about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ " target="_blank">"http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. GS-6: In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower graded level, which involved post-personal mental health recovery experience as a mentor providing counseling to support peers in mental health and/or addiction recovery, a recovery advocate directly involved with consumers of mental health services, a psychiatric therapy aide, or equivalent work involving in-person communication to support others in mental health recovery.
NewRecovery Support Specialist - Training (RSS-T) (FT, PT, Pool/PRN) Connections Health SolutionsRecovery Support Specialist - Training (RSS-T) (FT, PT, Pool/PRN)Leesburg, Virginiap style="margin:0in;font-family:'verdana';font-size:12pt">All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time): Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support. Physical RequirementsSafely perform physical interventions (e.g., standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering to the floor, and supporting another person’s weight).
NewRecovery Support Specialist - Training (RSS-T) (PRN) Connections Health SolutionsRecovery Support Specialist - Training (RSS-T) (PRN)Leesburg, Virginiap style="margin:0in;font-family:'verdana';font-size:12pt">All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time): Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support. Physical RequirementsSafely perform physical interventions (e.g., standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering to the floor, and supporting another person’s weight).
End User Support Specialist Digital Management LLCEnd User Support SpecialistMDli>5% IT Asset & Inventory Support - Assist in the completion and capture of physical inventory for DoIT supported sites and support the process for capturing moves, adds, and changes so as to reconcile with the asset database and ensure inventory is maintained accurately in accordance with DoIT asset policies. Ensure desktop computers interconnect with diverse systems including associated validation systems, file servers, email servers, computer conferencing systems, application servers and administrative systems.
Program Specialist (Veteran Outreach) U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsProgram Specialist (Veteran Outreach)DC$74,678–$97,087 / yearli>The incumbent overseas the management of the Veteran Experience & Outreach activities through coordination with the internal and external outreach department including but not limited to, mental health services, social work and homeless programs, Womens Health, voluntary services, mental education, visual information specialist, public affairs, Veterans Benefit Services, National Cemetery and Veteran Center. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Branch Specialist Floater I TowerBranch Specialist Floater ILaurel, MarylandPerforms in a Branch leadership role (Manager, Assistant Manager, Teller Supervisor) whenever necessary in order to ensure daily operations are properly executed and member services are uninterrupted; leads and directs Branch team members to meet this objective when designated. (Specialist III: all functions of a Specialist I and II in addition: acts as Teller Supervisor, Assistant or Manager, On the Job Coach for new and existing MSRs, Peer Coach for Branch Specialist II, Supports Business Systems upgrades and development through testing and implementation support).
NewBehavioral Health Supervisor - Jail & Court Based Services Fairfax County VABehavioral Health Supervisor - Jail & Court Based ServicesFairfax, VA$83,009.89–$138,349.74 / yearul>Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of the psychological and social development of humans; Thorough knowledge of the elements of a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment and interviewing techniques; Thorough knowledge of and ability to implement recovery oriented practices and person-centered planning; Knowledge of major schools of treatment inclusive of substance abuse prevention and treatment methods/techniques; Core skills in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapies; Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, sociological, and addiction terminology and concepts; Knowledge of clinical supervisory methods and techniques; Knowledge of alcohol and/or drug addiction and the physiological and psychological effects; Knowledge of existing referral agencies and community resources; Demonstrated case management skills; Ability to formulate diagnoses and to diagnostically interpret data obtained from psychological test results, social histories, and interviews; Ability to evaluate the severity of individuals substance use, psychiatric symptoms, and impact on daily functioning; and implement commensurate level of treatment and support; Ability to manage a caseload and manage the workflow of the team; Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with individuals receiving services and the individuals and families who support them; Ability to prepare, produce, and conduct program presentations; Ability to develop, implement, manage, and evaluate programs; Ability to supervise and train service professionals; Ability to successfully perform as a team leader/member; Ability to evaluate performance, provide feedback, coach, correct, and implement personnel procedures; Ability to function independently in high stress situations; Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, supervisors, public and private sector organizations, community groups, and the general public; Ability to successfully perform as a team leader/member; Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Ability to maintain records and prepare reports. Must be eligible to be licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia in one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner or Licensed Nurse Practitioner.
Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) Suicide Prevention National Telehealth Program Social Worker U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsClinical Resource Hub (CRH) Suicide Prevention National Telehealth Program Social WorkerDC$104,318–$135,617 / yearp>Licensure/Certification: Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination, unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California, which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure. Participates as a member of an Suicide Prevention National Telehealth Program treatment team and engages in active collaboration with Veterans and family as well as other interdisciplinary treatment team members, including but not limited to Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, Social Workers, RNs, Peer Support Specialists and Administrative Support staff, in the development and implementation of a treatment plan.
NewCommunity Technician (Rockville) Maryland Treatment Centers, Inc.Community Technician (Rockville)Rockville, MDMaryland Treatment Centers, Inc. currently has openings available for part-time as needed Community Technicians who provide direct support and assistance to clients participating in our residential substance abuse treatment programs. Maryland Treatment Centers Inc. is a growing regional behavioral health provider focused on clinical excellence, innovation, and scholarship.