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Peer Specialist

HealthPort
Newark, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 11/11/2025 CLOSED ON 12/16/2025

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HEALTHPORT IS HIRING!

Now hiring for 4-day work week Monday- Thursday. 

 

PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM (PRP) PEER SPECIALIST

 

PRP Peer Specialist Position Summary:

The team will be responsible for the goals and strategies that make up the core of an individual client's program and progress.   The Psychiatric Peer Specialist will have shared responsibility for all clients on the team.  

 

Job responsibilities:

  • Generate client assessments, develop individual rehabilitation plans, and document progress towards goals.
  • Carrying out assignments to fulfill the mission of providing sanctuary and support to clients in the community.
  • Participate in meetings as requested.
  • Coordinate care with outside agencies and internally.
  • Using the electronic medical records, input data and following through seeing services to their completion.
  • Maintain total confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA law, CARF accreditation standards and Maryland State Regulations.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Team Leader

 

Qualifications:

  • Current CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Full valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Direct experience with the mental health system. 
  • National certification as a Peer Specialist preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in the Human Service field or equivalent experience. Formal education is required.

 

Why work for HealthPort?

 

HealthPort is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center that offers outpatient therapy, substance abuse, and primary care services. Our mission is living an organically developmental culture embedded in a comprehensive evidence-based program for the health of the community.  We offer a rich benefit package, competitive salaries, tuition assistance, 401(k) 3% employer contribution and 2% match. Check out our website healthport.org. 

 

Salary : $40,000 - $55,000

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