Peer Support Specialist (Overnight) (12172)

Baltimore Crisis Response Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Support

Job summary

Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. (BCRI) seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist for CarePoint’s Mobile Response Team in Baltimore. You will respond in the community in two-person teams to support individuals in behavioral health crises, collaborating with clinicians and partners to guide recovery and connect to resources.

You will develop crisis plans, link to care, empower self-advocacy, and document interactions promptly. A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Respond in the community in teams of two to support individuals in behavioral health or substance use crises.
• Collaborate with clinicians, peers, and community partners to support crisis recovery.
• Develop crisis plans, link to care, and provide recovery tools before the first engagement concludes.
• Facilitate engagement to ensure individuals feel welcome, safe, and supported.
• Connect individuals to behavioral health, substance use, peer recovery, and community resources.
• Document interactions accurately and promptly; act as liaison with stakeholders as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Job description

DescriptionPeer Support Specialist Baltimore, Maryland For peers who are not certified, the pay range is: $19-23, For certified peers, the pay range is: $23-$25 Full-Time and Part-Time | Shifts 11:00PM-7:00AM | Monday- Friday or WeekendsBeing the Leader Communities Need in Moments of Crisis.About UsBaltimore Crisis Response, Inc. (BCRI) is a nationally recognized nonprofit and Baltimore’s only comprehensive crisis response system. Since 1992, we’ve been at the forefront of behavioral health crisis care — providing timely, community-based services for individuals and families experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.The OpportunityWe are seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for CarePoint’s Mobile Response Team. Mobile teams provide supportive, person-focused services for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises and substance use challenges. Mobile teams respond in the community to homes and other community locations – wherever the individual in crisis needs support. As someone with lived experience, you will work alongside clinicians and community partners to guide individuals through recovery, connect them to vital resources, and empower them to take the next step toward wellness.What You’ll DoRespond in the community in teams of two to provide compassionate support to individuals experiencing behavioral health or substance use related crisis.Work collaboratively with clinicians, peers, and community partners to support individuals through crisis and recovery.Assist individuals in crisis with developing a crisis plan, linking to care, and accessing recovery tools before the first engagement concludes.Facilitate engagement and help individuals feel welcome, safe, and supported.Support continuity of care by connecting individuals to behavioral health, substance use, peer recovery, and community resources.Build strong partnerships with substance use services, behavioral health providers, community outreach organizations, and peer recovery networks.Document individual interactions accurately and in a timely manner.Empower individuals to become self-advocates for their recovery and wellness.Apply a strengths-based perspective to all interactions, providing encouragement and hope.Act as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders as needed.Adhere to CarePoint Response policies, expectations, and professional competencies.QualificationsQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent.AdditionalValid driver’s licensePhysical DemandsModerate walking, standing, climbing stairs, and sitting required. Light lifting may be required. Transportation of clients and their belongings in agency vehicles. Minimal support and assistance with client care needs.Working Conditions:Works as part of a Mobile Team, which provides services in the community. Visit clients in various community settings and on the streets. When in the office, work generally in well-lighted and ventilated office environment.Hazards:Potential exposure to highly charged, stressful and emotional situations, potential exposure to aggressive encounters.Why Join CarePoint Response Lead a mission-driven mobile crisis response team. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. 403(b) Retirement Plan. Generous PTO – Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays. Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Support. Be part of an innovative, impact-driven team shaping the future of crisis care.Make a Difference. Lead with Compassion.This is more than a leadership role — it’s a chance to help individuals and families find stability in their most vulnerable moments. Apply today and become a guiding force for change.