General Summary:

As a key member of our behavioral health staff, this position will make significant difference by helping behavioral health clients engage in treatment and wellness by sharing one’s own successes and challenges on the road to recovery. This peer role supports clients and their recovery. The peer-to-peer assistant is an individual with lived experience who reaches out daily to clients who need additional support to stay engaged in treatment. Encourages and promotes wellness and recovery through mutual support, self-help training, and advocacy for mental health consumers. Initiates and participates in the development and implementation of program activities for peer-to peer drop in.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Facilitates groups and activities that help empower consumers to develop mutual support for each other.

2. Provides support and encouragement to help consumers become involved in community activities.

3. Provides practical help, mentoring, and advocacy to consumers.

4. Facilitates an assessment of consumer’s skill building needs.

5. Coordinates informational and educational forums based on assessment of interests.

6. Assists with the development and maintenance of a resource library.

7. Advocates for consumers and positive mental health service.

8. Facilitates the development and dissemination of a monthly calendar.

9. Provides community awareness presentations throughout the year.

10. Networks with a variety of consumer and provider groups.

11. Trained and certified, and offer periodic training to others for certification, in the

WRAP model.

12. Participate on the local Mental Health Advisory Board.

This position requires compliance with Charles County Freedom Landing, Inc. Standards of Conduct and applicable policies and procedures. Such compliance will be considered as part of a regular performance appraisal. Failure to comply with the CCFL’s standards, including the failure to report any conduct or event that potentially violates legal or compliance requirements, will be met by the enforcement of disciplinary action, up to and including possible termination.

COMAR 10.63.03.09C Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program for Adults (PRP-A)

Be under the direction of a rehabilitation specialist who is:
A licensed mental health professional
Certified by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; or
Certified by the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.

Other requirements

Minimum, high school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree preferred.
Ability to work independently and remain professional.
Prior experience with the public mental health system in Maryland. Preference will be given to those with lived mental health experiences /substance abuse.
Ability to communicate in the English language, clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing. Also, must be comfortable with public speaking in both large and small group settings.
Ability to establish a positive rapport with people.
Valid driver’s license, driving record, and driver insurance in accordance with Maryland Mental Hygiene Regulations.

7. Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van.

8. Successfully complete the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CRPS) training within 18- months of hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Addiction Medicine
Home Health
Psychiatry

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Substance Abuse/Recovery: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Charles County Freedom Landing

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