Peer Support Specialist (Cumberland MD 11-7AM)

Location: Cumberland, MD

Shift: 11PM-7AM

Job Description:

Provides person-focused therapeutic services for individuals experiencing mental and behavioral health events of varying acuity, inclusive of substance use and/or withdrawal. Contributes to the collaborative plan of care and delivery of services to individuals through assessment, evaluation, crisis interventions, referrals, education, linkage to care, and progress toward treatment plan outcome-based goals. Works as part of an interdisciplinary team with the individual as decision-maker.

Essential Functions:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues of the mobile services as well as community partners, providing support to individuals through the crisis and substance use recovery process.
• Work with individuals in crisis to develop a crisis plan, provide linkages to care, and introduce other crisis planning tools and professionals as appropriate and as needed, prior to the conclusion of the first engagement.
• Work with all members of the team to facilitate engagement of the individual who is in crisis; helping them feel welcome and comfortable.
• Work with individuals in crisis to assist with continuity of care by supporting connection to behavioral health, addiction, peer recovery, and other community resources.
• Builds relationships with addiction, behavioral health, peer recovery, community outreach providers supporting vulnerable populations, and other community resources.
• Performs timely and accurate documentation of all individual interactions for support, education, and advocacy, including clinically related information.
• Empower individuals to become self-advocates for their own recovery and wellness.
• Works with all individuals using a strengths-based perspective, providing support and encouragement.
• Coordinate and act as a liaison as assigned and appropriate for internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate adherence to company policies and expectations and behavioral competencies, both explicit and implicit.
• All tasks, projects, and/or duties as assigned and authorized, as determined by your direct supervisor (or designated delegate) to be congruent with the role.

Education:

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent, Required
• Associate Degree in Human Services or related field, Preferred

Experience:

• Behavioral health and/or addiction lived experience, Required
• Knowledge of county behavioral health supports, Strongly Preferred

Additional:

• Valid and unrestricted drivers license, Required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Products, Required
• Proficiency and familiarity with EHR/EMR systems, Preferred

Credentials:

• Current BLS Certification, Preferred

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching.
• Must be able to lift weights up to 50 pounds at times.

Psycho-Social Demands:

• Seeks guidance / help proactively to support safety and quality care.
• Demonstrates skill of distress-tolerance to maintain calm and safety.
• Models positive regard with all members of the community of care.
• Establishes and maintains interpersonal boundaries.
• Maintains personal and situational awareness through self-reflection.
• Practices ethical, evidence-based, and person-first decision-making.

FLSA:

• Non-Exempt

Reports To:

• Director of Mobile Response Services

Benefits:

Full-Time - Eligible
Medical Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Personal Time Off and Additional Leave

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (b)403

Tuition Assistance and/or Reimbursement