Peer Support Specialist, Assertive Community Treatment

2 weeks ago

Baltimore, United States Sheppard Pratt Full time

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs provide comprehensive, mobile treatment services for adults with a persistent mental health illness. The program is for individuals who have not found success in traditional outpatient settings and who require individualized treatment services when and where it's needed.

What to expect.

This is a unique direct care opportunity to promote client recovery by sharing your lived experience. You will provide coaching, support, and advocacy.

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Facilitating wellness management and recovery with formalized approaches such as Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP), Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), or Whole Health Action Management (WHAM).
  • Participating as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and providing consultation in recovery principles and strategies.
  • Utilizing assertive engagement techniques to engage clients including motivational strategies.
Work hours typically follow a Monday - Friday schedule. Must have availability for occasional evening and/or weekend work. You will have independence and flexibility to schedule your appointments and complete your work under the program director's direct approval and supervision.

What you'll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
  • A commitment to ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition reimbursement program.
  • Comprehensive retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
  • Complimentary employee assistance program.
  • And more
What we need from you.
  • A high school diploma, associate degree preferred.
  • Two years of positively referenced work, student, or volunteer experience
  • Must obtain the Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) within one year of hire.
  • Must self-identify as an individual who is in the process of recovery from a mental illness.
  • A driver's license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.


Sheppard Pratt's mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We offer continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together, we can put your purpose to work.

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