Veteran Advocate

Charles River Recovery • Weston, MA

1d • $65,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are a leading behavioral health treatment provider offering a full continuum of care, including medical detox, residential, and outpatient services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate care to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We are expanding our outreach efforts within the veteran and military communities and are seeking a Veteran Advocate to help build meaningful relationships and connect service members and veterans to life-saving treatment.

Requirements

• Veteran status (U.S. Armed Forces)
• Passion for supporting veterans and military families
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to travel locally and regionally
• Existing relationships with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or military bases

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, or healthcare
• Background in business development, outreach, or admissions
• Understanding of VA referral processes

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facilities and staff, Military bases, command units, and support personnel, Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) and community partners
• Conduct in-person and virtual outreach to promote services across all levels of care (Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, OP)
• Educate referral sources on program offerings, admissions process, and clinical capabilities
• Identify and cultivate referral opportunities within veteran and military populations
• Represent the organization at networking events, veteran-focused events, and community initiatives
• Collaborate closely with Admissions and Clinical teams to ensure smooth referral coordination
• Track outreach efforts, referral activity, and performance metrics
• Maintain a strong understanding of veteran-specific challenges, including PTSD, substance use disorders, and reintegration issues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed