About the Role:
VABODE Health Systems is looking for a compassionate and driven Registered Peer Recovery Specialist to join our team in the Richmond/Henrico, VA area. In this meaningful role, you'll use your own lived experience to inspire and support individuals on their journey to recovery. If you're passionate about making a real difference in people's lives, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Provide peer support services to individuals in recovery from substance use and/or mental health challenges
- Serve as a recovery role model by sharing personal experience to build trust and inspire hope
- Assist clients in developing individualized recovery plans and setting achievable goals
- Connect individuals with community resources, treatment services, and social support networks
- Facilitate peer support groups and recovery-focused educational sessions
- Document client interactions, progress notes, and service activities in accordance with agency standards
- Collaborate with clinical and care coordination teams to support whole-person wellness
Requirements:
- Active Virginia Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) certification required
- Personal lived experience with substance use or mental health recovery
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly
- Knowledge of local community resources, recovery support services, and treatment pathways
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing empathetic, person-centered support
- Basic computer proficiency for documentation and electronic health records
- Reliable transportation and ability to work in the Richmond/Henrico, VA area
About Us:
VABODE Health Systems is a dedicated behavioral health organization serving communities across Virginia with a commitment to compassionate, recovery-oriented care. Our clients trust us to meet them where they are, and our team members thrive in a supportive environment that values lived experience as much as professional expertise. At VABODE, we believe recovery is possible for everyone — and our staff are the heart of that mission.
About VABODE Health Systems
For more than 22 years, VABODE Health Systems, through its Mental Health Pros. and SMARTS Recovery divisions, has provided compassionate behavioral health, human services, and community-based support to individuals and families throughout Virginia.
Our work is rooted in the rich heritage and mission of our nonprofit organization, Christian Soldiers Charities and Missions, which is dedicated to serving individuals and families impacted by poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, and emotional and behavioral health challenges. This commitment to service remains at the heart of our behavioral health, human services, community outreach, and evangelism efforts.
Our team of experienced therapeutic and behavioral health professionals has a strong history of helping individuals achieve meaningful and lasting outcomes. Through our nonprofit initiatives, community mental health services, substance use programs, and outreach efforts, we provide individuals and families with the healing, support, resources, and opportunities for success they need to move forward.
Today, we serve communities throughout Virginia, including Ashland, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hampton, Hanover, Henrico, Newport News, Norfolk, Suffolk, Petersburg, Portsmouth, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and surrounding communities.
Join Our Team
At Mental Health Pros. and SMARTS Recovery by VABODE Health Systems, we are always seeking compassionate, dedicated, and qualified professionals who share our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
If you are passionate about helping individuals and families overcome challenges, achieve stability, and reach their full potential—and you bring strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and a heart for service—we invite you to explore our current career opportunities and join the VABODE team.