Peer Support Specialist

Wellpath-posted 3 months ago

Frederick, MD

5,001-10,000 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

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As a Peer Support Specialist, the role involves empowering individuals in their recovery journey through both individual and group meetings, offering valuable information, dispelling myths, and fostering hope. Additionally, the Peer Support Specialist actively contributes to care coordination, ensuring a holistic approach to support individuals in their path towards recovery. Through a combination of peer-led interactions and care coordination efforts, the Specialist plays a crucial role in providing empathetic and informed support to enhance the well-being of those on their recovery journey.

Facilitate individual and group meetings to promote recovery, providing education and instilling hope as a Peer Support Specialist.
Serve as a role model for individuals on their recovery journey, actively participating in care coordination efforts.
Conduct and assist in organizing peer support activities and support groups to create a supportive community environment.
Attend treatment team meetings upon request, sharing valuable patient information to contribute to the development and updating of treatment plans.
Fulfill other assigned duties as required in the role of a Peer Support Specialist.

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experiential understanding of substance use disorders and/or mental illness.
Certification as a Peer Support Specialist where required by contract or statute.
Must be able to pass facility's background check.

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