Peer Support Specialist

Location: Prince George's County Facility, 3000 Lottsford Vista Road, Bowie, MD

Hourly Rate: $15-$17/hour (based on experience and education)

About the role

The Peer Support Specialist provides recovery-oriented support to individuals engaged in behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services. This role utilizes lived experience to assist clients in building connections to community resources, developing long-term recovery supports, and maintaining engagement throughout the treatment continuum.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services utilizing lived experience to support client recovery and engagement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team members and/or community partners to support client care and recovery planning.
• Assist clients in establishing connections with community resources and ongoing support systems.
• Maintain regular contact with referral sources as directed and provide updates on consumer progress.
• Prepare and complete concurrent reviews and communications with referral sources as assigned.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of all client and collateral contacts in the medical record.
• Participate in peer record review processes and quality assurance activities.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with staff across all disciplines.
• Keep supervisor informed of client progress, concerns, and service needs.
• Provide transportation for clients to access community-based resources and services as needed.
• Participate in emergency service coverage as assigned, including after-hours support, crisis planning, hospital diversion, and commitment procedures.
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information.
• Complete all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certified Peer Specialist certificate.
• Preferred: Associate's degree in a professional Human Services discipline.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport and support individuals in recovery.
• Understanding of recovery principles and behavioral health services.
• Ability to problem solve and respond appropriately to client needs.
• Ability to manage crisis or high-risk situations effectively.
• Knowledge of confidentiality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

CORE Values

• INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community.
• DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.
• COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence.
• PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Benefits

For Full-Time Positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!