Peer Recovery Specialist II - Emergency Services & Crisis
About this role
Seeking a dedicated professional to join its state-of-the-art multidisciplinary team at the Wellness Circle Crisis Stabilization Unit. Wellness Circle is a 16-bed, short-term residential facility serving individuals experiencing psychiatric crises, including those with mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and developmental disabilities. The unit provides a comprehensive range of services, including crisis intervention; individual, group, and family counseling; case management; medication management; social and medical detoxification; trauma treatment; and connections to ongoing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorder services. Under the supervision and direction of a Wellness Circle Supervisor, this position draws upon lived experience and professional training to support individuals in stabilizing their psychiatric crises and developing effective coping skills based on their individual intake assessments and service plans. Services are delivered through both individual and group settings. The position works collaboratively alongside Wellness Circle team members, maintaining close communication and effectively sharing relevant information to ensure coordinated, person-centered care. Since 1969, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board Community Services Board has served individuals of all ages who have mental illness, substance use disorders, serious emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Our vision, aligned with the goals of One Fairfax , is that everyone in our community has the support needed to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Fairfax County is a dynamic and diverse community spanning over 400 square miles. With over 1.2 million residents, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia. Operating as part of Fairfax County government's human services system the CSB provides a wide array of services offering opportunities for career growth and advancement.
More information about CSB Services may be found at Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board Community Services Board ( fairfaxcounty.gov ).
Here are some of the benefits CSB employees enjoy: • Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home — including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others . We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1600/year (full-time) may be given for qualified bi-lingual employees.
• License/Certification Reimbursement - Reimbursement for job related licenses and/or certifications once per year. • To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the CSB Careers Page .
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