Peer Recovery Specialist III, Certified

About the role

Main purpose of this position is to deliver peer recovery support, crisis intervention, and advocacy for individuals navigating substance use disorders and recovery, while promoting public safety through harm reduction education and community outreach.

Location: Charles County Department of Health, 4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695.

• Provide peer recovery support services.
• Conduct crisis intervention.
• Offer advocacy for individuals in recovery.
• Promote public safety through harm reduction education.
• Engage in community outreach.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One year of experience providing peer recovery support services. (U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non‑commissioned officer in Peer Specialist classifications or Peer Specialist and specialty codes in a health‑related field may substitute for this experience.)
• Licenses/Certifications: Must obtain a current certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist from the Maryland Addictions Professional Certification Board (MAPCB) within 12 months of hire.
• Special requirements: Must maintain certification, complete any additional training deemed necessary, be in recovery for at least 2 years from a substance use, mental health, or co‑occurring disorder before hire, possess a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license if assigned driving duties, and submit to substance abuse testing per COMAR 17.04.09.
• Failure to obtain required certification within 24 months of continuous employment may result in disciplinary action, including demotion, suspension, or dismissal.