Peer Support Specialist, Assertive Community Treatment - Hagerstown, MD (M-F 8am-4pm)
Peer Support Specialist, Assertive Community Treatment - Hagerstown, MD (M-F 8am-4pm)
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Job Description
What to expect.
This is a unique direct care opportunity to promote client recovery by sharing your lived experience. You will provide coaching support and advocacy.
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.
Work hours typically follow a Monday Friday schedule. Must have availability for occasional evening and/or weekend work. You will have independence and flexibility to schedule your appointments and complete your work under the program directors direct approval and supervision.
What youll 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
What we need from you.
- A high school diploma associate degree preferred.
Two years of positively referenced work student or volunteer experience
- 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 mental illness.
- A drivers license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
Sheppard Pratts mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals special education schools residential programs outpatient centers and more. We offer continuing education tuition reimbursement and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together we can put your purpose to work.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
