Peer Specialist

5 days ago


El Paso, Texas, United States VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Full time
Job Summary

This Peer Specialist position at the VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION offers a unique opportunity to work with veterans in a rehabilitation treatment program. As a Peer Specialist, you will provide therapeutic and supportive tasks that include assisting veterans in articulating their goals for recovery and personal wellness.

About the Role

The successful candidate will function as an interdisciplinary team member, working closely with physicians and other professional/non-professional personnel. This role involves performing various tasks such as assisting veterans in learning and practicing new skills, monitoring their progress, and supporting them in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services.

  • Participate in the service, training, consultation, and other professional activities of VA health care services.
  • Use personal recovery experiences to model coping techniques and recovery tools to coach veterans to relevant skills needed for self-management of their health condition(s) and pursuit of their personal wellness.
  • Observe behaviors that might indicate difficulty adapting or responding to treatment and complete appropriate documentation and report concerns to the treatment team in a timely manner.
  • Teach veterans how to identify and combat negative self-talk and overcome fears through individual and group meetings.
  • Handle crisis interventions for veterans and address other emergent situations without specific instructions.
  • Inform veterans about VA and community supports and resources and educate them on how to effectively utilize them in the recovery and wellness process.
Requirements

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by December 31, 2024. The required qualifications include:

  • A full, current, and unrestricted peer specialist certification from one of the following sources: a not-for-profit entity engaged in peer specialist training, a state as having satisfied relevant state requirements, the Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Peer Support Specialist Course, or Recovery Innovations International (RI International) Certified Peer Support Specialist Training.
  • At least 1 year of recovery from a mental health condition (mental illness and/or substance use disorder).
  • a Veteran who has recovered or is recovering from a mental health condition.
  • Have a valid driver's license.
  • Pass a pre-employment physical examination.
What We Offer

The VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • A competitive salary range estimated at $63,115 - $95,984 per annum.
  • A wide range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and life insurance.
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans.


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