Peer Support Specialist, Assertive Community Treatment - Harford County, MD

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 :

What we need from you.

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individuals facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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