Behavioral Health Associate - Non-Merit

Examples Of Duties

• Provide peer support to individuals with substance use and co-occurring behavioral health concerns
• Meet with program participants to provide peer mentoring, linkages to resources, and facilitation of contacts with the recovery community
• Create participant-driven wellness plans designed to address barriers to wellness
• Outreach to the community and distribute literature, brochures, and other related materials
• Document all participant encounters and outreach efforts
• Contribute to team meetings, providing constructive feedback

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist or ability to obtain CPRS within one year of hire
• Familiarity with harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and person-centered approaches
• Experience working in a healthcare, behavioral health, or harm reduction setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of local recovery resources and services
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a non-judgmental and supportive manner

Licenses and Certificates

• Proof of Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist and Registered Peer Supervisor for those already certified, or the ability to acquire CPRS within one year of hire is required at the time of application.
• Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver license is required at the time of application.

Conditions of Employment

• Physical and Environmental Conditions: Essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other restricted physical activities.
• Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation: Applicants must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening, and employment investigation.

Employment Benefits

• Health Insurance: Available upon hire, with eligibility based on scheduling four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
• Life Insurance: Basic term life insurance for employees equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000, with contributions made through monthly payroll deductions.
• Retirement: Participation in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System is required, with very limited exceptions.
• Other Benefits: Includes sick leave, vacation leave, holidays, jury leave, military leave, and access to the Baltimore County Employees' Federal Credit Union.