Peer Support Specialist - Community Treatment

Chesapeake Connections [https://www.sheppardpratt.org/care-finder/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.