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Behavioral Health Associate - Non-Merit

Baltimore County

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 May 2026

💰 $64,760/yr($45,980/yr – $64,760/yr)

About the role

Posting number: NM.142 03-25

Department: HHS/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Job classification: NON-MERIT POSITION

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Mental Health

Summary

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week.

A non-merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Behavioral Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

NOTE: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

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.

Examples of duties

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.)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent
plus
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.

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Behavioral Health Associate - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Alleghen