VA
$56,767 – $100,315
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
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