# PEER SPECIALIST (PACT/PCMHI)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/1ecbf0a4-75f5-40ed-a13a-e18e2786cbf1

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: 56767 – 100315 USD per year

## Summary

This role supports Veterans in mental health recovery by drawing on personal lived experience to help patients set wellness goals, develop coping skills, and navigate VA services as part of an integrated primary care team. It suits Veterans with documented mental health recovery who want to mentor peers and work in a structured healthcare setting.

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

## Required

- Veteran who has recovered or is recovering from a mental health condition
- At least 1 year of recovery from mental illness and/or substance use disorder
- Certified by a non-profit peer specialist training entity or state
- Proficient in basic written and spoken English
- Submit DD-214 and Peer Specialist Certification with application

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891212000