Peer Recovery Jobs and Volunteering

Looking to connect with others and contribute to your community through volunteering? Or ready to explore returning to work? Or looking for Virginia Peer Recovery Support Specialist jobs? This is the page for you!

Have a mental health recovery or peer specialist job to list? Contact the VOCAL Network by email at network@nullvocalvirginia.org or 804-343-1777. There is no fee to post.

VOCAL Volunteer Opportunities

Peer Voice at Crisis Intervention Trainings – Be mentored by VOCAL staff on how to speak with law enforcement and professionals to share your experience as a peer in order to strengthen the positive relationships between the justice system and those with lived experience.

VOCAL’s Board of Directors – Contact Deidre Johnson at deidre@nullvocalvirginia.org or 804.343.1777 for BOD info.

VOCAL Volunteers – How would you like to contribute to the peer recovery movement in Virginia? VOCAL would love to support you in designing a volunteer position that fits your skills and passions. We also have ongoing needs where we could use support, as well. Contact Yolande Long at network@nullvocalvirginia.org or 804.343.1777.

Paid Jobs and Careers for Virginia Peers/Volunteer Opportunities

This list is based on information we receive from third parties. Contact them directly for the most up-to-date status.

Employment Opportunity with Piedmont CSB

Peer recovery support specialist needed to help individuals navigate from beginning Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in local emergency departments to ongoing treatment and care at Piedmont Community Services. This position will be an essential member of the innovative program PACE to Recovery. Required lived experience with Substance Use Disorder challenges and the ability to demonstrate at least one year of personal recovery. Virginia Certification as Peer Recovery Support Specialist and recovery from Opioid Use Disorder preferred. The applicant must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record. Salary is commensurate with education and experience as it relates to the position.

For questions, contact Monica Flora: mflora@nullpiedmontcsb.org, or 276-340-7168.

Mental Health America of Virginia (MHAV) Seeks Bilingual Peer Warm Line Operator

Learn more here.

Ongoing Job Listings

Check out Virginia Certification Board for job opportunities: https://www.vacertboard.org/

Career Opportunities at Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Disability Services – Please apply online with the Recruitment Management System at https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/login

Veteran Peers may consider employment with one of the VA hospitals in the state. They also offer a Peer Support Apprentice Program for those who are not yet certified. http://www.vacareers.va.gov/peer-to-peer/http://www.vacareers.va.gov/peer-to-peer/

A search for “Peer Specialist” in Virginia on Indeed produced many viable options mixed in with positions that have nothing to do with peer support, but it is easy to tell the difference.