Senior Peer Recovery Specialist

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to provide non-clinical support to clients with substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders. The role leverages lived experience to inspire hope and reduce stigma while helping clients access services and navigate care systems.

The position emphasizes education, advocacy, recovery planning, and care navigation, including Narcan education and overdose prevention within various settings, such as crisis intervention and treatment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of peer recovery support experience required.
• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist required within 12 months of hire (MAPCB).

Responsibilities

• Provide peer recovery support to clients with substance use, mental health, and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Participate in Narcan education and training for clients, families, and community organizations.
• Screen clients, develop recovery plans, and facilitate connections to resources.

Skills

Peer recovery support

Motivational interviewing

Education

Recovery planning

Advocacy

Coaching

Care navigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Maryland is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to provide non-clinical support to clients with substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders. The role leverages lived experience to inspire hope and reduce stigma while helping clients access services and navigate care systems.

The position emphasizes education, advocacy, recovery planning, and care navigation, including Narcan education and overdose prevention within various settings, such as crisis intervention and treatment