Peer Recovery Specialist

Peer Recovery Specialist

Mainspring Recovery is seeking a compassionate and motivated Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) to provide strength-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered peer support to individuals navigating substance use recovery and mental health challenges. This role is vital in building trust and engagement within our recovery-oriented system of care.

Reports To:

Clinical Director/Clinical Supervisor/Executive Director

Department:
Clinical, Peer Support

Location:

On-site, Dumfries, VA

Employment Type:

Full-time | Hourly | Non-Exempt

Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $21-23 hourly, set in good faith based on the responsibilities of the role, qualifications, and market conditions.

• Provide peer support services to clients in individual and group settings
• Serve as a role model, mentor, and advocate for clients
• Collaborate with clinical staff to integrate peer recovery supports into treatment plans
• Assist clients in identifying personal goals for recovery and developing strategies to achieve them
• Help clients navigate community resources, recovery meetings, housing, employment, and transportation
• Document services and progress notes in compliance with Medicaid and agency standards
• Support clients during transitions (e.g., admission, discharge, or crisis events)
• Participate in team meetings, training, and supervision
• Uphold the values of recovery, empowerment, and client autonomy
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in all interactions
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Active Virginia Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential (or eligible within 6 months)
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• Must have lived experience with recovery from substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders
• Experience working in a behavioral health or community-based setting

• Strong communication skills and empathy
• Ability to model recovery and resilience
• Bilingual in Spanish or another high-need language
• Familiarity with Medicaid documentation and community resources in Virginia

• Work may occur in outpatient, residential, community, or virtual settings
• Wednesday-Sunday 12:30-9:00pm with evening/weekend hours required
• Exposure to individuals in crisis or early recovery stages

• Impact:
  This role anchors the daily therapeutic experience of residential treatment. Group programming is the foundation of engagement, accountability, skill-building, and peer connection in early recovery—and this position is central to that work.
• Growth & Development:
  Provides hands-on experience strengthening group facilitation, substance use disorder treatment skills, recovery-oriented counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a structured residential setting.
• Team & Culture:
  You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary, recovery-focused team that values consistency, supervision, ethical practice, and a supportive clinical culture.

Mainspring conducts, as required, job-related background checks, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history, and/or reference checks prior to employment.

Mainspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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