Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions
Peer Support Specialist
Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions, Frederick, Maryland, United States, 21701
We're on a path to better healthcare.
Join us Compensation Information:
$21.27 - $23.63 / hour
Department (Org):
Medication-Assisted Trtmt
You Matter
Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:
Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Autonomy in a warm team environment
Growth and training
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
Company paid life insurance
Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference As a Peer Support Specialist, the role involves empowering individuals in their recovery journey through both individual and group meetings, offering valuable information, dispelling myths, and fostering hope. Additionally, the Peer Support Specialist actively contributes to care coordination, ensuring a holistic approach to support individuals in their path towards recovery. Through a combination of peer-led interactions and care coordination efforts, the Specialist plays a crucial role in providing empathetic and informed support to enhance the well‑being of those on their recovery journey.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate individual and group meetings to promote recovery, providing education and instilling hope as a Peer Support Specialist.
Serve as a role model for individuals on their recovery journey, actively participating in care coordination efforts.
Conduct and assist in organizing peer support activities and support groups to create a supportive community environment.
Attend treatment team meetings upon request, sharing valuable patient information to contribute to the development and updating of treatment plans.
Fulfill other assigned duties as required in the role of a Peer Support Specialist.
Qualifications & Requirements Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
Experiential understanding of substance use disorders and/or mental illness.
Licenses/Certifications
Certification as a Peer Support Specialist where required by contract or statute.
Compliance
Must be able to pass facility’s background check.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Join us Compensation Information:
$21.27 - $23.63 / hour
Department (Org):
Medication-Assisted Trtmt
You Matter
Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:
Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Autonomy in a warm team environment
Growth and training
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
Company paid life insurance
Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference As a Peer Support Specialist, the role involves empowering individuals in their recovery journey through both individual and group meetings, offering valuable information, dispelling myths, and fostering hope. Additionally, the Peer Support Specialist actively contributes to care coordination, ensuring a holistic approach to support individuals in their path towards recovery. Through a combination of peer-led interactions and care coordination efforts, the Specialist plays a crucial role in providing empathetic and informed support to enhance the well‑being of those on their recovery journey.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate individual and group meetings to promote recovery, providing education and instilling hope as a Peer Support Specialist.
Serve as a role model for individuals on their recovery journey, actively participating in care coordination efforts.
Conduct and assist in organizing peer support activities and support groups to create a supportive community environment.
Attend treatment team meetings upon request, sharing valuable patient information to contribute to the development and updating of treatment plans.
Fulfill other assigned duties as required in the role of a Peer Support Specialist.
Qualifications & Requirements Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
Experiential understanding of substance use disorders and/or mental illness.
Licenses/Certifications
Certification as a Peer Support Specialist where required by contract or statute.
Compliance
Must be able to pass facility’s background check.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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