What are the responsibilities and job description for the Link Peer Recovery Support Specialist position at Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services?
Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services is currently recruiting the following position: PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST for the LINK program. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing individuals in recovery with a support system to include establishing healthy coping skills which support long-term wellness and recovery. This will also include implementing self-directed recovery/wellness plans and navigating community-based resources as well as state and local systems. The successful candidate will provide individualized peer support services in an office-based setting and may act as NA/AA Group Facilitator in several community-based groups, which will occur primarily in the evenings and weekends. Position requirements include personal experience and knowledge of the wellness and recovery process, minimum of 2 years of personal sobriety, high school diploma and/or equivalent, valid Virginia Driver’s license and /or have reliable source of transportation. Applicant must possess, be in the process of obtaining or willing to seek certification for all qualifications and skills required by federal and state regulations to bill Medicaid for the services provided. Rate of pay for this position will be $25,000.00
Full-time benefits include:
- Individual and Family Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Retirement offered through Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Trainings, and professional growth
- Observed holidays
- Earned vacation and sick time
- Great work environment
- Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and other Voluntary Benefits
Please respond with a cover letter, resume and Virginia State Application form 10-012 to: Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services/ P. O. Box 309/Clintwood, VA 24228/ Attn: Mrs. Hawkins.
Complete applications can also be emailed to: carrie.hawkins@dcbhs.com
Application packages must be received by the close of business on Friday, September 25, 2026. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
Phone inquiries may be directed to Mr. Brandon Bise at 276-926-1680. DCBHS is an EOE.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25,009.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- This position requires you to have a history in substance use or alcohol use. Do you meet this requirement?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Clintwood, VA 24228 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25,009