Peer Recovery Specialist - Delta-T Group Inc.

Our clients is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to provide service in Montgomery Area, MD

CLIENT'S HOURS
* Monday - Friday (8am-4pm; 4p-12a)
* Immediate Start
* Competitive Compensation

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
* Assist in performing a danger assessment, a crisis assessment, an environmental assessment upon entry to the community situation and lethality assessment
* Assist in performing an on scene assessment and treatment plan
* Effectively perform crisis intervention including de-escalation, crisis planning and implementation
* Design appropriate referral recommendations using available community resources
* Address population of child, adolescent, adult, dual-diagnosis, co-occurring and elderly
* Work with families and involved persons to de-escalate the situation, make a crisis plan, and enlist cooperation with recommended treatment
* Document interactions using CRS procedures
* Must be able to work with first responders and be aware of first responder culture
* Must familiarize oneself with police codes and language
* Participate in and complete all required trainings
* Provide education in the community about the agency and all components of CRS when needed
* Check work e-mail at the beginning and end of each shift
* Provide mentoring to interns and new staff
* Other duties as assigned

CLIENT'S REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
* Peer Recovery Specialist Certification (CPRS) or willingness to be certified within a one (1) year of employment (Client will pay for your certification if you do not have it at the start date).
* High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one (1) year professional experience (experience working with children and families in a community-based program preferred).
* Three (3) years in full recovery AND five (5) years lived experience with mental illness, substance abuse, or a co-occurring disorder for yourself or your family.
* Valid driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance.

DTG COMPANY OVERVIEW
Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative referral solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.