Peer Recovery Counselor

BEYOND HEALTH LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

BEYOND HEALTH LLC is seeking a Peer Recovery Counselor (PRC) in Baltimore, Maryland. In this role, you will provide inclusive, client-centered support, helping individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges achieve sustainable growth and recovery. Your responsibilities will include facilitating support groups, advocating for clients' needs, and promoting wellness strategies. Ideal candidates possess lived experience with substance use, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to ethical guidelines and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with substance use and demonstrated sustained recovery.
• Willingness to obtain Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist.
• Understanding of recovery principles and harm reduction approaches.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate peer support groups and recovery-oriented workshops.
• Assist clients in setting and working toward recovery goals.
• Advocate for clients’ needs by collaborating with the clinical team.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Empathy and active listening

Basic computer skills

Ability to engage diverse populations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional education in human services or related field

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

As a Peer Recovery Counselor (PRC), you will play an essential role in providing inclusive, client-centered support, contributing to a collaborative, therapeutic environment to help individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges achieve sustainable growth, healing, and long-term success. Drawing from lived experience, the PRC builds trust, fosters hope, and helps clients engage in treatment and recovery services. This role emphasizes advocacy, mentorship, and the promotion of self-determination, while supporting clients in developing coping strategies, maintaining recovery, and accessing community resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate peer support groups and recovery-oriented workshops
• Offer empathy, active listening, and encouragement by sharing personal recovery experiences that inspires and motivates clients in both one on one and group settings
• Assist clients in setting and working toward recovery goals
• Promote harm reduction, relapse prevention, and wellness strategies
• Advocate for clients’ needs by collaborating with the clinical team (counselors, supervisors, case management and interdisciplinary team) to support client care
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while fostering supportive relationships
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training
• Encourage participation in scheduled groups, activities, and treatment services.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with substance use and demonstrated sustained recovery (as defined by the program)
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in human services or related field preferred
• Willingness to obtain Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within a specified timeframe
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to engage diverse populations with empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity
• Basic computer skills
• Understanding of recovery principles, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction approaches
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Must adhere to ethical guidelines, including confidentiality and professional boundaries

Expectations

• Consistently demonstrate healthy coping skills, resilience, and a commitment to personal recovery, serving as a positive and credible role model for clients.
• Engage clients with empathy, respect, and nonjudgment, fostering a safe environment that encourages openness, motivation, and sustained participation in recovery.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries, protect client confidentiality, and follow program policies and documentation requirements while working collaboratively with the treatment team.