Peer Support Specialist

Wellpath; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 28,709 - 33,585; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it!

Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling

Company-paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program featuring fitness memberships

Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for loans

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bel Air, Maryland is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to empower individuals on their recovery journeys. This role involves facilitating individual and group meetings, providing education, and assisting in care coordination. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and an understanding of substance use disorders or mental illness, alongside potential certification requirements. The company offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits including tuition assistance and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Experiential understanding of substance use disorders and/or mental illness.
• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist where required by contract or statute.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group meetings to promote recovery.
• Serve as a role model for individuals on their recovery journey.
• Conduct and assist in organizing peer support activities.
• Attend treatment team meetings and share valuable patient information.
• Fulfill other assigned duties as a Peer Support Specialist.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us

Compensation Information: $20.84 - $24.38 / hour

Department (Org): Mental Health

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being.

• DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. Our team is united by a deep desire to help society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. We provide hope and healing with non‑judgmental compassion, collaboration, and innovation, living our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!” and healing the world, one patient at a time.

How you make a difference

As a Peer Support Specialist, you empower individuals on their recovery journey through both individual and group meetings, offering valuable information, dispelling myths, and fostering hope. You also contribute to care coordination, ensuring a holistic approach to support individuals in their path towards recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 and actively participate 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Experiential understanding of substance use disorders and/or mental illness.

Licenses/Certifications

• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist where required by contract or statute.

Compliance

• Must be able to pass facility’s background check.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.