Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Backpack Healthcare
Job overview
The School-Based Peer Recovery Specialist at Backpack Healthcare supports students in recovery from mental health and substance use challenges by providing mentorship and fostering a culture of empathy within schools.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves 1:1 peer mentoring, facilitating support groups, collaborating with school staff and clinicians, participating in care team meetings, supporting mental health initiatives, and maintaining documentation.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a $50,000 salary, part-time schedule aligned with the school calendar, and opportunities for supervision, training, and professional growth within a supportive clinical team.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have lived experience with recovery, preferably at least one year, a high school diploma or equivalent, certification or training as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and skills in communication, youth engagement, and trauma-informed care.
Career development
Backpack Healthcare provides opportunities for supervision, training, and professional growth within a mission-driven clinical team.
Work environment and culture
The company promotes a supportive, mission-aligned culture valuing lived experience, diversity, and collaboration within school communities.
Company information
Backpack Healthcare is a mental health provider focused on improving access to care for youth and families, especially underserved communities, offering therapy and psychiatry services in schools and via telehealth.
Team overview
The specialist works within a clinical services team, reporting to a Clinical Supervisor or Program Manager, and collaborates closely with school counselors and clinicians.
Job location and travel
The position is based in assigned partner schools in Howard County, MD, with a Monday to Friday part-time schedule aligned with the school calendar.
Unique job features
The role uniquely integrates lived recovery experience into school-based mental health support, emphasizing peer mentorship and collaboration with educational staff to foster resilience and recovery among youth.
Company overview
Backpack Healthcare, formerly known as Youme Healthcare, is a digital mental health company specializing in pediatric and family mental healthcare. The company leverages AI technology and telehealth platforms to provide accessible, inclusive, and comprehensive services, including therapy and medication management. Founded by Hafeezah Muhammad, Backpack Healthcare has raised $14 million in Series A funding to enhance its technology and expand its reach. The company is dedicated to breaking barriers in mental health care, particularly for underserved and vulnerable children and adolescents.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your lived experience with recovery from mental health or substance use challenges, emphasizing your ability to serve as a relatable and supportive peer mentor for youth.
Focus on showcasing your skills in facilitating peer support groups, collaborating with school staff and clinical teams, and your commitment to youth-centered recovery and emotional wellness.
Apply through multiple platforms including Backpack Healthcare's corporate website, LinkedIn, and relevant job boards where this role is posted to maximize your chances of visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the Clinical Services department or those involved with school-based programs at Backpack Healthcare; use ice breakers like commenting on recent mental health initiatives they’ve shared or expressing genuine interest in their work supporting youth recovery.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'peer mentoring,' 'recovery,' 'youth support,' 'trauma-informed,' and 'Certified Peer Recovery Specialist' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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