Job Title: Peer Recovery Specialist
Company: StarCity Behavioral Health
Location: Henrico, VA
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Website: www.starcitybh.com
About Us
StarCity Behavioral Health is a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting individuals in reclaiming their lives through evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered care. We offer a compassionate, structured environment in our ASAM Level 2.5 and 2.1 programs located in Richmond, VA. We are currently seeking multiple Peer Recovery Specialists to join our multidisciplinary team.
Job Summary
As a Peer Recovery Specialist or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) at StarCity Behavioral Health, you will play a vital role in providing peer-based support and structure to individuals navigating substance use and recovery from Substance Use Disorder. You’ll help maintain a safe, recovery-oriented environment. You will use your lived experience and training to guide and empower residents.
Responsibilities
- Offer peer support and mentorship to clients, using lived experience to build trust and model recovery.
- Performing Intake Processes both manually and in automated systems, including searches and drug screens
- Notifying shift manager of necessary referrals based on information provided during intake (medical, clinical, etc).
- Providing both scheduled and ad-hoc transportation to and from housing.
- Providing oversight of clients before, during and after clinical services, including direct oversight during breaks and monitoring of non-clinical areas such as the parking lots, hallways, and bathrooms.
- Assisting with lunch service.
- Maintain clear professional boundaries and uphold StarCity’s standards of care and ethics.
- Other duties as assigned and in scope with the parameters of the other elements of this job description
Qualifications
- MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN A DBHDS LICENSED PROGRAM.
- MUST POSSESS PRS, CPRS, OR BE WILLING TO TAKE PRS TRAINING.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (required).
- Basic computer skills and comfort using electronic documentation systems (required).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
- Demonstrated empathy, patience, and the ability to remain nonjudgmental.
- Proven ability to maintain professional boundaries while sharing lived experience.
- Organized and reliable with strong documentation habits.
- Comfortable working in an outpatient setting with a diverse client population.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Prior experience in an ASAM Level 2.5, 2.1 or other substance abuse or treatment setting is a plus.
Schedule
- Full-time and part-time shifts available.
- Must be available for evening, weekend, and/or holiday shifts as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a structured recovery environment
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume that illustrates how their experience makes them a great fit for StarCity Behavioral Health.
Learn more about us at: www.starcitybh.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to submit to a background investigation?
- Have you completed DBHDS's 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist training?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Richmond, VA 23229 (Required)
Work Location: In person
