VA Peer Specialists in Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) bridge primary care and behavior health services, normalizing symptoms and assisting with stigma reduction. PCMHI is a form of care where mental health and primary care providers work together to meet the health needs of their patients as a team. Using personal lived experiences and skills learned in training, the Peer Specialist helps instill hope and engage patients in treatment while acting as a role model of recovery. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/15/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closin