Peer Support Specialist - Community Treatment

Sheppard Pratt • Baltimore, MD

151d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique direct care opportunity to provide coaching, support, and advocacy in support of recovery from substance abuse and other mental health issues by sharing your lived experience. Chesapeake Connections helps people achieve success in their community through the right combination of mental health services and support programs. Our team-based approach to care provides creative solutions for client’s needs, providing the best chance at success in their treatment or recovery.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, associate degree preferred.
• Must obtain the Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) within one year of hire.
• Must self-identify as an individual who is in the process of recovery from a serious mental illness or be in recovery for substance abuse.
• A full status driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating wellness management and recovery with formalized approaches such as Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP), Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), or Whole Health Action Management (WHAM).
• Participating as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and providing consultation in recovery principles and strategies.
• Utilizing assertive engagement techniques to engage clients including motivational strategies.

Benefits

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees