Peer Support Specialist - Community Treatment

Socket.dev; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) retirement match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a direct care professional in Baltimore to provide coaching, support, and advocacy for recovery from substance use and mental health issues, drawing on your lived experience.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to implement recovery-oriented approaches, facilitate wellness planning, and engage clients using motivational strategies. A high school diploma is required; CPRS certification within one year is expected.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Maryland CPRS within one year of hire.
• Must self-identify as in recovery from a serious mental illness or have a recovery from substance abuse.
• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating wellness management and recovery with formalized approaches (WRAP/IMR/WHAM).
• Participate on a multi-disciplinary team and provide consultation in recovery principles and strategies.
• Utilize assertive engagement techniques including motivational strategies to engage clients.

Skills

Recovery coaching

Motivational strategies

Consultation in recovery

Wellness planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Chesapeake Connections helps people achieve success in their community through the right combination of mental health services and support programs. Our team-based approach to care provides creative solutions for client’s needs, providing the best chance at success in their treatment or recovery.

What to expect.

This is a unique direct care opportunity to provide coaching, support, and advocacy in support of recovery from substance abuse and other mental health issues by sharing your lived experience.

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.

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. We offer:

• 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
• $18.50 / hour

What we need from you.

• A high school diploma, associate degree preferred.
• Must obtain the Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) within one year of hire.
• Must self-identify as an individual who is in the process of recovery from a serious mental illness or be in recovery for substance abuse.
• A full status driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!