Peer Support Specialist Community Treatment

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 clients 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 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
• $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 drivers 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 individuals facing lifes challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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