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JOB SUMMARY:

The Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) will follow best practices to provide behavioral health services that foster supportive peer
relationships with and among the persons enrolled in behavioral health services and other related programs. The PRS by definition
is a person in recovery who will utilize her/his personal recovery experience to instill a sense of hope and optimism for persons in
recovery.

The PRS will:

Demonstrate a personal belief in recovery and a sincere interest in the welfare of persons in recovery.
Demonstrate the ability to engage and serve the consumers enrolled, contribute to the overall success of the consumer’srecovery process and carry out duties with flexibility and an individual focus.
Promote and contribute to the development of a culture of recovery and empowerment within and outside of the agency and will uphold the integrity of program goals.
Complete detailed and accurate encounter notes and other reports to document program measures including but not limited to Monthly Programmatic Report to BHS Baltimore.
Conduct peer support groups to assist persons enrolled in behavioral health services to realize their personal goals in treatment, employment, education and all other life changing opportunities.
Report directly to the Clinical Supervisor on all matters pertinent to the successful obtainment of program goals and standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of the state approved CCAR/WRAP training is required; Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Certification is preferred.
Valid MD Driver's License required and clearance by the LBH Fleet Safety Department to operate vehicles owned by LifeBridge Health.
1+ years of experience preferred.
A self-identified current or former user of mental health or co-occurring services who can relate to others who are now using these services.
Has maintained sobriety/recovery for a period of no less than 2 years.
A commitment to recovery, choice, empowerment, and the ability of people with serious mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders to find meaningful lives in the community.

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