Peer Recovery Specialist - SUD Program

Centurion Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,005 - 56,977; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Full-time Evening Substance Use Disorder Peer Recovery Specialist to join our Baltimore Booking and Intake team. The PRS supports patients through detoxification and recovery and leads recovery groups.

You will help build community and relationships critical to ongoing care. You must have PRSS certification, a High School diploma or equivalent, CPR/BLS, and at least one year of patient-facing experience; corrections experience is preferred, and you

Qualifications

• PRSS certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year or more of experience working with patients and connecting them to resources.
• Corrections experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in their substance use and detoxification/recovery process.
• Lead recovery groups for patients in the program.
• Build community and relationships with patients and families.
• Connect patients to community resources and supports.

Skills

Group facilitation

Peer support

Resource connection

Patient engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PRSS certification

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Pay Rate: $35.20 / hourCenturion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. We are currently seeking a Full-time Evening Substance Use Disorder Peer Recovery Specialist to join our team at Baltimore Booking and Intake in Baltimore, MD.Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) employees support patients in their substance use and detoxification/ recovery process. They also lead recovery groups, build community and relationships.High School diploma or equivalentCertification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) requiredOne year or more of experience working closely with patients and connecting them to resources or an equivalent combination of work and educationExperience working in corrections preferredMust be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLSAbility to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background checkShift: 3:30p-12a M-F EOW & EOHWe offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance401(k) with company matchGenerous paid time offPaid holidaysFlexible Spending AccountContinuing Education benefitsMuch more...#INDMHM