Senior Peer Recovery Specialist: Recovery Support & Narcan

Maryland AG; Elkton (MD); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Maryland Department of Health seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist to support clients with substance use and mental health needs. You will leverage lived experience and training to inspire hope, reduce stigma, and connect clients to care in a variety of settings.

Responsibilities include screening, recovery planning, and Narcan education, with emphasis on individualized support and navigating complex systems of care in Cecil County.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of peer recovery support experience.
• MAPCB certification required within 12 months of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Provide peer recovery support to clients with SUD, mental health, and co-occurring disorders.
• Utilize motivational interviewing, education, recovery planning, advocacy, coaching, and care navigation.
• Screen clients, discuss personal relationships to substance use, and develop recovery plans.
• Assist with Narcan education and overdose prevention training for clients and families.

Conocimientos

Peer support

Motivational interviewing

Advocacy

Education

Care navigation

Educación

High school diploma

MAPCB Peer Recovery Certification

Descripción del empleo

Maryland Department of Health seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist to support clients with substance use and mental health needs. You will leverage lived experience and training to inspire hope, reduce stigma, and connect clients to care in a variety of settings.

Responsibilities include screening, recovery planning, and Narcan education, with emphasis on individualized support and navigating complex systems of care in Cecil County.