Behavioral Health Associate - Non-Merit

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is hiring a Behavioral Health Associate - Non-Merit to provide peer support and empower participants dealing with substance use and behavioral health issues.

You will help participants craft wellness plans, connect them with resources, and promote recovery through community outreach, education, and stigma reduction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPRS certification or ability to obtain CPRS within one year.
• Experience in behavioral health or healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to individuals with substance use and co-occurring behavioral health concerns.
• Meet with program participants for peer mentoring, linkages to resources, and recovery-community contacts.
• Create participant-driven wellness plans addressing barriers to wellness.
• Educate the public by distributing literature and reducing stigma.
• Document all participant encounters and outreach consistently.
• Participate in team meetings and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Peer support

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Harm reduction knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maryland CPRS or ability to obtain CPRS within one year

Job description

Regular Schedule:34 hours per week.

A non-merit vacancy exists in the Bureauof Behavioral Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

List all promotionsand changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

NOTE: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications, and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, this position’s primary responsibilities are to:

Examples of Essential Duties

• Provide peer support to individuals with substance use and co-occurring behavioral health concerns
• Meet with program participants to provide peer mentoring, linkages to resources, and facilitation of contacts with the recovery community
• Create participant-driven wellness plans designed to address the barriers to wellness, including; stigma, transportation, basic needs, housing and others as defined by the participant
• Provides outreach to the community and distributes literature, brochures, and other related materials in an effort to educate the general public to promote the programs and to reduce stigma
• Consistently document all participant encounters and outreach efforts
• Participate in, and contributes to, team meetings, providing constructive feedback to support the participants, the peer team and the peer programs

EXAMPLES OF OTHER DUTIES

Performs other duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Required Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent
plus
Current Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist or ability to obtain CPRS within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and person-centered approaches
• Experience working in a healthcare, behavioral health, or harm reduction setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of local recovery resources and services
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a non-judgmental and supportive manner

Licenses and Certificates

Proof of Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist and Registered Peer Supervisor for those already certified, or the ability to acquire CPRS within one year of hire is required at the time of application.
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver license is required at the time of application.
Proof of Certifications
Applicants are required to submit proof of Peer Recovery Specialist and Registered Peer Supervisor Certifications for this position.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Behavioral Health Associate - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your Peer Recovery Specialist and Registered Peer Supervisor Certifications to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Be sure to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

These positions are essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other restricted physical activities.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.