Behavioral Health Associate - Non-Merit

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week. Under general supervision, this position’s primary responsibilities are to: Examples of Essential Duties Provide peer support to individuals with substance use and co-occurring behavioral health concerns Meet with program participants to provide peer mentoring, linkages to resources, and facilitation of contacts with the recovery community Create participant-driven wellness plans designed to address the barriers to wellness, including; stigma, transportation, basic needs, housing and others as defined by the participant Provides outreach to the community and distributes literature, brochures, and other related materials in an effort to educate the general public to promote the programs and to reduce stigma Consistently document all participant encounters and outreach efforts Participate in, and contributes to, team meetings, providing constructive feedback to support the participants, the peer team and the peer programs Examples of Other Duties Performs other duties as required. NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed. Required Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent Current Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist or ability to obtain CPRS within one year of hire Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and person-centered approaches Experience working in a healthcare, behavioral health, or harm reduction setting Strong communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of local recovery resources and services Ability to work with diverse populations in a non-judgmental and supportive manner Licenses and Certificates Proof of Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist and Registered Peer Supervisor for those already certified, or the ability to acquire CPRS within one year of hire is required at the time of application. Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver license is required at the time of application. Proof of Certifications: Applicants are required to submit proof of Peer Recovery Specialist and Registered Peer Supervisor Certifications for this position. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Physical and Environmental Conditions These positions are essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other restricted physical activities. Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baltimore County