Co-Responder Peer Recovery Specialist
The Affiliated Sante Group
Summary
Santé is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Co-Responder Peer Recovery Specialist to join our team. The employee will assess, evaluate, and perform crisis intervention techniques, and will develop a crisis plan for continuation of services related to individual clients. He or she will be responsible for all incident documentation, and will be the on-site resource for any relevant clinical information, as well as the liaison for collaboration with other involved parties including families, friends, and other community providers (all under clinical supervision of an LCSW-C/LCPC).
Job description
What You’ll Do
- Assist in performing an on scene assessment and treatment plan
- Assist in performing a danger assessment, a crisis assessment, an environmental assessment upon entry to the community situation and lethality assessment
- 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
What We Require
- Peer Recovery Specialist Certification (CPRS)
- At least 3 years in full recovery and 5 years lived experience
- Valid driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance
Requirements
- Peer Recovery Specialist Certification (CPRS)
- At least 3 years in full recovery and 5 years lived experience
- Valid driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance
Benefits
- Sign on bonus
- Career growth opportunities
- Training and development
- Flexible work schedules
- Wellness program
Company overview
The Affiliated Santé Group is a leading behavioral health organization and the largest provider of crisis response services in Maryland, with operations extending to North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Founded in 1973 as part of the Rock Creek Foundation, the organization has evolved into a comprehensive behavioral health provider with over 50 years of community service experience. As the administrative organization for the Santé Group of Companies, it oversees a consortium of behavioral health service providers dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. The organization specializes in crisis intervention, outpatient mental health services, psychiatric recovery programs, senior outreach, and peer-led wellness centers. Their crisis response systems handle over 80,000 calls annually and provide immediate support through 24/7 call centers, mobile crisis teams, and urgent care services. With a strong commitment to recovery-oriented care, Santé focuses on person-centered treatment approaches that emphasize hope, resilience, and community integration. The organization operates multiple outpatient clinics, psychiatric rehabilitation programs, and specialized services for diverse populations including children, adults, seniors, and Spanish-speaking communities. Their innovative programs have been recognized as national models in behavioral health service delivery.