General Summary
Under direct supervision of an LCSW, provides therapeutic intervention and social work services to patients and their families to enhance comprehensive, integrated and uninterrupted care in the hospital and to have continuity of care in the community. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with patients, families, visitors, medical teams, and co-workers in accordance with UMMC and departmental policies and procedures. Mobilizes resources to reduce risk, and serves as ambassador between hospital and community.

The Center for Harm Reduction Services in the Maryland Department of health has a full-time contractual position available for an OEND Coordinator (Community Health Educator III). The position will support the Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution work of the Center. This will include community training, naloxone stock management, and administrative support for the Overdose Response Program. The position does require a Bachelor's degree. The candidate should have lived experience with substance use.

Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm
The CADC is responsible for providing confidential addiction counseling, education, and support to individuals one on one or in a group setting and to engage the community by promoting healthy lifestyles and healthy choices. .Under the supervision of clinical director.

Assist individuals in establishing necessary connections with available supports in the community that will facilitate initiation and on-going engagement in the recovery process.
Assist individuals in developing and solidifying long-term recovery supports and providing services before, during and following an individual’s engagement in the treatment continuum.
Provides opportunities for individuals to direct their own recovery plan and supports, build self-worth, wellness, empowerment and self-advocacy.

Peer Support Services are structured and scheduled activities for adults aged eighteen (18) and older with a diagnosis of Mental Health and Substance Use disorders. Peer Supports are provided by Peer Support staff. Peer Support Service is an individualized, recovery-focused service that allows individuals the opportunity to learn to manage their own recovery and advocacy process. Interventions of Peer Support staff serve to enhance the development of natural support, as well as coping and self-management skills.

Peer Recovery Specialists are individuals with the lived experience of substance abuse, mental, and/or behavioral health challenges. They provide a safe, supportive and confidential environment in which peers serve as role models for recovery from drug abuse, provide linkage to community resources, and promote overall wellness. This is a full-time contract position with NO benefits

Starting Point is looking to fill a position for a Full Time Counselor at our Opioid Treatment Program in Brooklyn Park, MD. We are a growing outpatient methadone/buprenorphine clinic that has been providing comprehensive care to Brooklyn and its surrounding areas for over 15 years. Starting Point is looking for a full time Addictions Counselor to join our tight knit team.

Monday-Friday 5:15am-1:30pm
Occasional Saturdays 6:45am-11:00am

Overview

The Peer Recovery Specialist provides a relationship to vulnerable persons that can help keep an unmotivated or poorly organized client connected to services and maintain housing placements. The approach in peer recovery has key differences to the approach taken by a treatment provider. The Peer Recovery Specialist has responsibility for integrating the lived experience into clients’ treatment goals and services by practicing a strengths-based and harm reduction approach to recovery and wellness.