Peer Support Specialist - Community Treatment

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403b match

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt Careers is seeking a Direct Care Support Staff member to work on-site in Baltimore, MD, providing coaching, advocacy, and recovery-focused support to individuals dealing with substance use and mental health challenges. The role emphasizes a team-based approach and direct client interaction.

The position requires a Maryland CPRS within one year, a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), and a valid driver’s license with minimal points.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, support, and advocacy in support of recovery from substance abuse and mental health issues.
• Facilitate wellness management using WRAP, IMR, or WHAM approaches.
• Participate as a multidisciplinary team member and provide consultation in recovery principles and strategies.
• Use motivational strategies to engage clients with assertive engagement techniques.

Skills

CPRS within 1 year

Recovery advocate

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on August 25, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location
Baltimore, MD 21218, USA

• On-site
• Hourly Range : $18.50 USD to $18.50 USD
• Direct Care Support Staff
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PEERS012651

Description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (+ occasional weekends). Type: In Person.

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!

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