Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, a vital role dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey to recovery. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing behavioral health and addiction challenges. As a certified peer supporter, you will leverage your lived experience and professional training to foster hope, resilience, and positive change. Your active certification is essential to provide authentic peer support, crisis intervention, and motivational guidance within a compassionate environment committed to recovery and wellness.
Duties
- Provide peer-led support and mentorship to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use issues, fostering trust and engagement.
- Conduct crisis intervention and crisis management to de-escalate situations and ensure safety for clients and staff.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients’ motivation for change and recovery goals.
- Assist clients in navigating behavioral health services, including referrals and coordination with treatment providers.
- Document interactions and progress accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems, maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
- Support clients in developing coping skills, relapse prevention strategies, and self-advocacy skills.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized recovery plans that reflect clients’ strengths and aspirations.
Experience
- Must hold an active certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist from an approved certifying body.
- Demonstrated experience in behavioral health, mental health counseling, or addiction counseling is highly preferred.
- Strong skills in crisis intervention, crisis management, and behavioral health support are essential.
- Experience with social work principles, mentoring, or motivational interviewing enhances effectiveness in this role.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems ensures accurate documentation of client interactions.
- Knowledge of community resources related to mental health, substance use treatment, and social services is advantageous. This role invites passionate individuals committed to fostering hope and resilience through energetic support and expert guidance. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact while advancing your career in behavioral health services, we want to hear from you!
Pay: $25.33 - $30.51 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21213
