You can be part of implementing a new program in our region that will enhance resources for people experiencing a mental health crisis!

• Starting Pay: $18/hour. Additional compensation upon registration/certification.
• Schedule: This position will include various shifts, including possible holidays, possible weekends, and a rotational on-call schedule with other team members.
• Evening/weekend hours are eligible for 11% shift differential.

What is the 23-HOUR Crisis Stabilization Program?

The program is open 24/7 for anyone voluntarily seeking support for mental health emergency or crisis. They can stay at the center for up to 23 hours, where they will get support from trained professionals. The goal is to keep beds available at hospitals and provide an alternative place for someone to stay in a crisis.

This is an opportunity to implement a successful program in our region that will make an immediate and visible impact in people's lives!

The Peer Recovery Specialist functions as a member of the team to provide expertise about the recovery process, symptom management, and the persistence required by clients to have a satisfying life.

The Peer Specialist:

• Collaborates to promote a team culture that recognizes, understands and respects each client's point of view, experiences, and preferences.
• Is responsible for maximizing client choice, self-determination and decision-making in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of treatment, rehabilitation and support services.
• Provides peer counseling and consultation to individual clients, families and team staff.
• Acts as a liaison with other BRBH programs and community resources.
• Carries out rehabilitation and support functions.
• Assists in treatment, mental health services, education, support, and consultation to families, and crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: At least one year of personal, lived experience in recovery from a mental illness or substance use disorder OR as a family member of someone with mental illness or substance use disorder.
• Safe Driving Record: This position requires transporting clients or driving an agency vehicle. Candidates must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record (no more than two moving violations in the last three years AND no criminal violations in the last five years).
• Background Check: Candidates who are offered a position are required to undergo a background check and drug screen.

Why work at BRBH?

• Time spent working with people in recovery: In this job you spend the majority of your day providing peer counseling.
• Clinical Supervision and Training: BRBH provides clinical supervision and support in attaining Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS).
• Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
• We offer great benefits, including VRS (Virginia Retirement System)! Click here for more information: http://www.brbh.org/employee-benefits/
• Hope is spoken here! Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, developmental disability, or substance use disorders. We are charged also with continuously monitoring and evaluating our services to ensure their cost effectiveness and applicability to current citizen needs. BRBH operates multiple programs throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide or support our services. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employment. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.