Peer Support Specialist, Assertive Community Treatment - Baltimore, MD (M-F 8:30am-4:30pm/requires flexibility)

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs provide comprehensive, mobile treatment services for adults with a persistent mental health illness. The program is for individuals who have not found success in traditional outpatient settings and who require individualized treatment services when and where it’s needed. What to expect. This is a unique direct care opportunity to promote client recovery by sharing your lived experience . You will provide coaching, support, and advocacy. Additional responsibilities include: 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. Work hours typically follow a Monday – Friday schedule. Must have availability for occasional evening and/or weekend work. You will have independence and flexibility to schedule your appointments and complete your work under the program director’s direct approval and supervision. What you’ll get from us. At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. Sheppard Pratt’s mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We offer continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together, we can put your purpose to work.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, associate degree preferred
• Two years of positively referenced work, student, or volunteer experience
• Must obtain the Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) within one year of hire
• Self-identifies as an individual with lived behavioral health experience
• A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle
• Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person living with severe mental illness to live in the community, work in competitive jobs, and have access to helpful, adequate, and continuous support and services

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree

Responsibilities

• Promote client recovery by sharing your lived experience
• Provide coaching, support, and advocacy
• Facilitate 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)
• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and providing consultation in recovery principles and strategies
• Utilize 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: 5,001-10,000 employees