Peer Recovery Specialist

Inova Hospital Behavioral Health Center for Recovery Fairfax is looking for a dedicated Peer Recovery Specialist to join the. As a member of the Emergency Department team, you will provide peer support and to engage and encourage patients who are seeking treatment for alcohol or drug dependency and addiction issues. This role will be full-time night shift from Monday - Friday, (8 hours/ 5 days, flexible hours between 9 a.m. - midnight).

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Peer Recovery Specialist Job Responsibilities:

• Provides non-clinical services which support the screening and follow up process to establish recovery for patients with high-risk alcohol or drug dependency and/or mental health needs.
• Provides peer support by engaging and encouraging patients who are seeking treatment for addictions and/or mental health.
• Offers motivational support to educate and encourage the use of prevention and intervention methods for emerging substance abuse risks in patients who may not yet require treatment.
• Participates as an interdisciplinary team member to assist in completing referrals to treatment services and developing service plans which promote successful transition to treatment services.

Additional Requirements:

• Work schedule: Monday - Friday, (8 hours/ 5 days, flexible hours between 9 a.m. - midnight).
  
  
  
  • General: The role of the CPRS reflects a collaborative and strength-based approach, with the primary goal being to assist individuals and family members in achieving sustained recovery from the effects of substance use and/or mental health issues. Services provided by the CPRS are a critical component of services that will substantially improve an individual's ability to sustain recovery and wellness.
  
  
• Education: High School or GED
• Experience: None
• Certification: - Basic Life Support Within 3 months Crisis Prevention Institute Within 6 Months
• Licensure: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services - Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (DBHDS-CPRS) upon start