Peer Recovery Specialist - Baltimore County

About the role

The Santé Group is seeking Part-Time Peer Recovery Specialists to join their new Baltimore County Recovery Center in Dundalk, MD. This position offers mobile crisis services, peer assessments, crisis intervention, and stabilization.

Responsibilities

• Self-identify as a Peer and provide peer support to consumers and families.
• Aid in performing on-scene assessments, including danger, suicide, and environmental assessments.
• Perform crisis intervention and stabilization, including de-escalation, crisis planning, and implementation.
• Create appropriate referral recommendations and develop treatment plans using available agency and community resources.
• Partner with local law enforcement and other community providers.
• Complete documentation in a thorough and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as appropriate federal, state, and county regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two (2) years of related experience.
• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or willingness to be certified within a one (1) year of employment (Sante will pay for your certification if you do not have it at the time of hire).
• At least two (2) years in full recovery AND three (3) years of lived experience with mental illness, substance abuse, or a co-occurring disorder.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or willingness to be certified within a one (1) year of employment.
• At least two (2) years in full recovery AND three (3) years of lived experience with mental illness, substance abuse, or a co-occurring disorder.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance.

Skills

• Peer Support
• Crisis Intervention
• Documentation
• Compliance with Policies and Regulations

Benefits

• Part Time, weekends
• 5 hours per day (Saturday and Sunday)
• Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour without certification Up to $24.00 per hour once certified
• Part Time Benefits
• Certification Assistance (if applicable)
• No-cost supervision for Peer Recovery Certification
• Generous sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Perks
• Annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App
• Recognition & Rewards
• Ongoing development programs and career advancement opportunities
• Culture of Purpose

Pay

• $22.00 per hour without certification
• Up to $24.00 per hour once certified

Schedule

• Part Time, weekends
• 5 hours per day (Saturday and Sunday)