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Recovery Support Specialist

Opportunities For a Better Tomorrow
Chesterfield, VA Part Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026

Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Part-Time Recovery Support Specialist and become a vital supporter in individuals' journeys toward mental health and substance use recovery. In this empowering role, you will leverage your lived experience and professional skills to provide compassionate, peer-led support that fosters hope, resilience, and positive change. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working flexible hours in a dynamic environment committed to recovery and wellness.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges through active listening, mentoring, and motivational interviewing techniques.
  • Provide crisis intervention and crisis management support to help de-escalate situations and ensure safety for clients and staff.
  • Assist clients in navigating behavioral health services, including addiction counseling and mental health resources, fostering their connection to ongoing care.
  • Document interactions and progress using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems accurately and confidentially.
  • Collaborate with clinical teams to develop client-centered recovery plans that incorporate peer support strategies.
  • Offer guidance on coping skills, relapse prevention, and community resource utilization to promote sustained recovery.
  • Maintain a positive, supportive environment that encourages hope, empowerment, and personal growth for all clients.
  • Must be able to pass a background check

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and crisis management protocols.
  • Experience or training in behavioral health, mental health counseling, or addiction counseling.
  • Proven mentoring skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others on their recovery journey.
  • Familiarity with social work principles and practices related to behavioral health support.
  • Skilled in motivational interviewing to facilitate client engagement and behavior change.
  • Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for documentation and reporting purposes.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse populations. This role is ideal for compassionate individuals eager to use their lived experience combined with professional skills to foster recovery, resilience, and hope in our community. Join us in making a difference—apply today!

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have experience facilitating or supporting group sessions?
  • Are you able to pass a background check?
  • Do you have experience working in a behavioral health or substance use treatment setting?
  • How comfortable are you with completing documentation and using a computer?
  • Do you have experience living with and/or working with people in recovery?
  • Do you have personal experience being involved in a recovery program, (i.e. Alanon, AA, etc.)
  • Do you have experience working in a substance abuse/recovery field?
  • Are you available to work Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23

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