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Peer Support Specialist - Community Treatment

@ Sheppard Pratt
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Baltimore, Maryland, United States
$19/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:facilitate wellness, provide coaching
Requirements Summary:High school diploma; Maryland CPRS certification within 1 year; valid driver’s license and access to insured vehicle; must identify as in recovery or in process of recovery.
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Job Description

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.
  • A full status driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives! 

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