# PEER SUPPORT APPRENTICE (FACILITY-BASED)

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/128b4629-198b-43a6-b4ed-07afe6122d3c

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Salary: 50925 – 66203 USD per year

## Summary

This entry-level apprenticeship is for Veterans in recovery to develop peer support skills within VA mental health teams, combining lived experience with structured training toward peer specialist certification. The role involves supporting fellow Veterans through mentoring, coaching in coping techniques, and helping them navigate mental health treatment in a facility-based primary care setting.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Crisis Intervention, Documentation

## Required

- Veteran status (active military discharge other than dishonorable)
- Minimum 1 year in recovery from mental health condition or substance use disorder
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English
- Valid state-issued driver's license
- Ability to work full-time Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
- Completion of State or VA-approved peer specialist certification within prescribed timeframe

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891210300