Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Impact Mental Health Services LLC
Date: 23 hours ago
City: Portsmouth, VA
Salary:
$16
-
$50
per hour
Contract type: Full time

Benefits:
Impact Mental Health Services LLC – Tidewater, VA
Impact Mental Health Services LLC is a forward-thinking, community-based mental health agency dedicated to delivering highly effective and compassionate support services across the Tidewater area. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to become strong self-advocates and active participants in their journey toward recovery and well-being.
We are currently seeking reliable, motivated, and client-focused Peer Recovery Support Specialists to join our team. Ideal candidates will bring personal insight, strong interpersonal skills, and a genuine desire to support individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. We have an urgent need for male Peer Recovery Support Specialists to serve our growing client base.
Key Responsibilities:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Impact Mental Health Services LLC – Tidewater, VA
Impact Mental Health Services LLC is a forward-thinking, community-based mental health agency dedicated to delivering highly effective and compassionate support services across the Tidewater area. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to become strong self-advocates and active participants in their journey toward recovery and well-being.
We are currently seeking reliable, motivated, and client-focused Peer Recovery Support Specialists to join our team. Ideal candidates will bring personal insight, strong interpersonal skills, and a genuine desire to support individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. We have an urgent need for male Peer Recovery Support Specialists to serve our growing client base.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide person-centered support to individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and mental health conditions in community settings.
- Assist clients with daily living tasks and skill-building activities (e.g., housekeeping, organization, time management).
- Encourage and promote a safe, clean, and respectful living environment.
- Monitor and discourage inappropriate behaviors, including substance use or policy violations.
- Support clients in managing visitor policies, fostering accountability, and respecting community guidelines.
- Maintain professional and timely communication with clients’ QMHPs and care teams.
- Attend scheduled client check-ins and community rounds as assigned.
- Valid Virginia driver’s license (Required)
- High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
- Minimum one year of experience in community-based support services
- Ability to effectively communicate and engage with individuals with mental health diagnoses
- Experience providing instruction in daily life skills (e.g., hygiene, cleanliness, functional independence)
- Demonstrated organizational, time-management, and verbal communication skills
- At least one year of sobriety (if applicable)
- Personal/lived experience with substance use recovery and/or mental illness
- Experience in case management or Microsoft Office (Preferred, not required)
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: $16.00 – $21.00 per hour
- Expected Hours: 35 – 50 hours per week
- Flexible schedule: Day shift, evening shift, Monday–Friday, weekends as needed
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Flexible work hours
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