Peer Support Specialist - Community Treatment
Listed on 2026-09-16
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counselor, Community Health
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.
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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