Responsible for providing daily support and guidance in the development of independent living skills of intensive care clients assigned to housing units in PEP’s residential program. Services and specific assignments will be flexible based on the client’s needs.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Create a supportive home environment for chronically mentally ill clients enrolled in the PEP housing program.Instruct, supervise and participate in performing household tasks with residents such as cleaning, meal preparation, household budget planning, grocery shopping, etc.Assist residents in the development of daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.Plan, coordinate and participate in residential social activities.Transport residents to and from PEP center, social activities, appointments and community locations as required.Perform crisis intervention, emergency counseling and assistance; notify supervisor or on call person of clinical crisis and other emergencies in accordance with PEP policy.Communicate and document activities and behaviors of residents in reports and records as assigned.Inspect housing units periodically and report repairs and maintenance, as necessary.Monitor and document medication compliance and report changes in symptoms, side effects, or over/under medication to the supervisor.Assist and instruct clients in all areas of personal hygiene.Hours are every other weekend Saturday and Sunday 2p-8p @ Falls Road Location
Read LessEmpower Recovery. Transform Lives. Make an Impact.
Are you a compassionate, motivated nurse who thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment? Join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team—where every day brings new opportunities to change lives and support individuals on their journey toward wellness and independence.
???? About the Role
As an ACT Team Registered Nurse, you’ll be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive, community-based mental health care to adults living with serious mental illness. You’ll combine clinical expertise with compassionate care, meeting clients where they are—at home, in the community, or wherever support is needed most.
Your role goes beyond traditional nursing. You’ll collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and peer specialists to deliver holistic, recovery-focused support that empowers clients to thrive in their daily lives.
???? What You’ll Do
Deliver medication management, health assessments, and wellness education in community settings.Provide crisis intervention and participate in on-call rotation as part of a supportive team.Coordinate care with hospitals, primary care providers, and other community partners.Support clients in developing self-management skills and achieving personal recovery goals.Maintain accurate documentation and participate in regular team meetings and case reviews.???? Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Mission-driven impact – Be part of a passionate team that changes lives every day.Autonomy and collaboration – Work independently in the field while being supported by a close-knit interdisciplinary team.Growth and development – Ongoing training, supervision, and professional advancement opportunities.Work-life balance – Flexible scheduling and supportive leadership that values your well-being.???? Qualifications
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in MarylandExperience in community mental health, psychiatric nursing, or related settings preferred.Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.A passion for recovery-oriented, person-centered care.???? Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary with bonus, comprehensive benefits package, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for continuing education.
???? Join Us and Be Part of Something Bigger
This is more than a nursing job—it’s a calling to create hope, healing, and connection.
If you’re ready to make a real impact in your community, apply today and help us bring recovery to life!
POSITION OVERVIEW
Responsible for coordination of vocational assessment, development, and placement activities involved with clients the ACT Team. Responsible for educating candidates and staff about Vocational Services, Vocational funding sources, and all related employment resources.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Review all incoming referrals and assessing candidates for vocational services.Provide Job Coaching, Vocational Evaluations and Work Adjustment Training.Monitor the quantity and quality of vocational services provided by staff members.Assist clients with obtaining the required documents required by employers (SS Card, ID etc)Provide individual vocational-supportive counseling and conduct a strengths and needs assessment of the person. Establish vocational goals and develop plans to attain them.Identify barriers as a result of a person’s mental health issues and develop strategies to overcome these issues.Provide services to teach job seeking skills.Hold client groups surrounding vocational support and advancement.Perform on the job and off the job site coaching problem solving, and support.Establish relationships with employers to develop jobs for ACT clients.Maintain relationships with DORS to access funding when a client is eligible.Provide benefits counseling and work with the team to assure financial viability in the community and maintenance of proper insurance for treatment of issues.Provide case management for an assigned primary caseload including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the ITP; provide individual supportive counseling; assist in symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as client’s needs change. Educate and support client’s families, and advocate for client rights and preferences.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Job development
Job coaching
Assess client strengths and needs for Vocational Services.
Vocational evaluations
EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor Degree in Vocational Rehab or other Human Services field preferred and at least two years experience in vocational services/mental health field. One to two years supervisory experience.
Skill Requirement: One to three months OJT required for efficient job performance.
Job Requirements: Must have valid drivers license. Must have clean driving record. Must possess excellent written and organizational skills.
Read LessPeople Encouraging People offers quality mobile behavioral health services to people with serious and persistent mental health and substance abuse disorders. We continuously strive to provide these services with integrity, honesty and respect.
In order to continue our mission of quality care, we are seeking a Peer Counselor to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team. The successful candidate will have had personal life experiences with mental illness, substance abuse, or homelessness. The Peer Counselor will provide expertise that professional training cannot replicate.
POSITION SUMMARY: Provide outreach services to clients in the community and coordinate health services between the Agency, community and home settings. The Peer Counselor will participate as a full member of the team to carry out support services and provide: substance abuse services and education, support to families and other identified supports and crisis intervention under the supervision of the Program Manager. You will provide highly individualized services in the community and promote self-determination and decision making.
Staff should have lived experience with homelessness, mental health and/or substance use. Should be currently stable and ready to help support others using their own experiences to help others. High School education is enough. We can train on other things. Peer specialist training/certification nice but not required. Would encourage them to work on certifications. Must be able to drive (good record) and work varying shifts. There is some weekend during winter months and special events. Previous work experience great, but not necessary. Needs to be team player and work well with others. Basic computer/phone skills needed.
Speaking Spanish will be a plus but not required!
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
A valid drivers license, clean driving record and means of reliable transportation.A lived experience with mental illness, substance abuse, or homelessnessMust have a Peer Support Certification or be willing to obtain one in an agree upon timeframe if hired. Read LessPlan and implement housing services for clients who have co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Acts as a facilitator and resource person to consumers and other staff regarding the identification, development, and attainment of housing opportunities. Person will also be an expert in the maintenance of housing in the community and development of independent living skills. Performs other rehabilitation duties as assigned by Program Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess participant needs for housing services.
- Meet the needs of clients in the areas of mental health and substance abuse education, prevention, recovery, and other related mental health rehabilitation areas.
- Organize and conduct structured group and individual activities that address client’s goals for housing.
- Provide specialized housing services to other staff members through clinical team meetings and individual conferences.
- Complete required documentation including, but not limited to housing plans, and clinical records.
- Participate in the Individual Treatment Planning process by assisting with client goal formulation, monitoring, and progress reporting.
- Perform direct service interventions as indicated in the ITP, and in coordination with other members of the treatment team.
- Assist in developing annual service goals and measuring and reporting progress.
- Identify the needs and sources(s) for housing resource materials and procure per Agency procedures.
- Establish and maintain communication and working relationships with other providers and leaders in the field to help assure housing resource availability and enhance the Agency’s working knowledge of housing issues.
- Obtain and document results of housing inspections for clients.
- Provide transportation to and from community meetings.
- Provide case management for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume responsibility for
developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the ITP; provide individual supportive counseling; assist in symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as client’s needs change. Educate and support client’s families, and advocate for client rights and preferences.
- Conduct comprehensive assessment of all domains of a person’s life.
- Provide on call crisis intervention when assigned covering nighttime and weekend hours.
** Need someone with a good eye for detail; filing; focused; hardworking; flexible and patient with consumer is a desired candidate **
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Develop and identify housing opportunities for consumers.
Direct service to clients (individual and group)
EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in mental health field preferred and/or three years equivalent work experience in mental health and / or substance abuse services.
Skill Requirement: Two to three months OJT required for efficient job performance.
Job Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have a clean driving record.
Must have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Read LessPOSITION OVERVIEW
Responsible for coordination of vocational assessment, development, and placement activities involved with clients the ACT Team. Responsible for educating candidates and staff about Vocational Services, Vocational funding sources, and all related employment resources.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Review all incoming referrals and assessing candidates for vocational services.Provide Job Coaching, Vocational Evaluations and Work Adjustment Training.Monitor the quantity and quality of vocational services provided by staff members.Assist clients with obtaining the required documents required by employers (SS Card, ID etc)Provide individual vocational-supportive counseling and conduct a strengths and needs assessment of the person. Establish vocational goals and develop plans to attain them.Identify barriers as a result of a person’s mental health issues and develop strategies to overcome these issues.Provide services to teach job seeking skills.Hold client groups surrounding vocational support and advancement.Perform on the job and off the job site coaching problem solving, and support.Establish relationships with employers to develop jobs for ACT clients.Maintain relationships with DORS to access funding when a client is eligible.Provide benefits counseling and work with the team to assure financial viability in the community and maintenance of proper insurance for treatment of issues.Provide case management for an assigned primary caseload including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the ITP; provide individual supportive counseling; assist in symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as client’s needs change. Educate and support client’s families, and advocate for client rights and preferences.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Job development
Job coaching
Assess client strengths and needs for Vocational Services.
Vocational evaluations
EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor Degree in Vocational Rehab or other Human Services field preferred and at least two years experience in vocational services/mental health field. One to two years supervisory experience.
Skill Requirement: One to three months OJT required for efficient job performance.
Job Requirements: Must have valid drivers license. Must have clean driving record. Must possess excellent written and organizational skills.
Read LessPOSITION OVERVIEW
Responsible for ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of client medications. Monitor all client's medication regiment to include IM's. Work with healthcare providers in coordination of care for all clients. Assure all medications are in accordance with agency standards and various government agencies. Assure all client information in regard to medication is in our electronic health record system. Information contained in this job description is a summary of the assigned duties and not inclusive of all requirements that may be assigned. Additional duties may be assigned on an as needed basis.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for medication management for PRP, RRP, Deaf Services, TAY and ICM.
- Tracking IM Due dates.
- Tracking lab work due dates.
- Med audits.
- Review MAR's compare to practice fusion prior to Mar's going out at new month.
- Review of schedule II meds (documentation med counts, etc.).
- Pharmacy deliveries (deliveries are twice a day)
- Training new staff on medication policy and procedure.
- Coordinate hospital discharges
- Track medication changes.
- Updating practice fusion (HRIS)
- Following up on hospital discharges and possible med changes
- Communication with Dr. offices regarding medication
- Communicating with pharmacy
- Communicate with case managers and residential staff as needed
- Maintain med storage protocols and chain of custody.
- Assuring compliance with policies/procedures, JACO and COMAR/
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT ABILITIES
- Medication Management
- Client safety regarding medication and coordination of care.
EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School diploma with college coursework completed for accredited practical
nursing certificate program. Licensed Practical Nurse license required in the State of Maryland.
OJT: One to three months training required for effective performance
Job Requirements:
Ability to work with little or no supervision.
Must have excellent organizational, and communication skills.
Must be familiar with Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of mental health diagnosis and disorders.
Read LessPeople Encouraging People is an organization driven by our core values. Our programs provide a wide range of services, from rehabilitation, to assistance for the deaf and blind, to residential and vocational ventures aimed at assimilating our clients into the community.
Our clients face various challenges, from schizophrenia to drug addiction to homelessness. They represent the full diversity of our community. What they have in common is they are treated with respect and decency and shown that through hard work and encouragement, they can improve the quality of their lives and the quality of our community.
Newly Licensed Candidates and License-Eligible Candidates are Encouraged to Apply!Make a Real Impact—Beyond the Therapy Office
Are you a therapist who wants to do more than sit in an office all day? Join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team and help individuals with serious mental illness live independently, stay out of the hospital, and build meaningful lives in their communities.
This is not traditional outpatient therapy. ACT is hands-on, team-based, and deeply impactful work—where every day is different, and your support meets clients where they are.
What You’ll Do
· Provide community-based mental health services in homes, shelters, and other real-world settings
· Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (psychiatry, nursing, case management, peer support)
· Share responsibility for a team caseload—no isolated practice
Support clients with:
o Symptom management
o Crisis intervention
o Housing stability
o Substance use recovery
o Daily living skills
Why This Role Is Different
· You’re not alone: Shared caseload + daily team support
· Flexible, field-based work: Less back-to-back sessions, more meaningful engagement
· Real outcomes: Help reduce hospitalizations and support long-term recovery
· Creative problem-solving: No “one-size-fits-all” treatment plans
What We’re Looking For
·Licensed (or license-eligible) (LMSW, LGPC, LCPC, LCSW, LMFT)
· Strong communication and teamwork skills
· Comfort working in community settings and adapting to changing situations
· Passion for serving individuals with serious mental illness
What We Offer
· Competitive salary
· Clinical supervision toward licensure (if applicable)
· Generous PTO + holidays
· Mileage reimbursement for field work
· Ongoing training in evidence-based practices
· Supportive team culture focused on preventing burnout
Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking for meaningful, team-driven work where you can see real change in people’s lives.
Read LessPlan and implement housing services for clients who have co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Acts as a facilitator and resource person to consumers and other staff regarding the identification, development, and attainment of housing opportunities. Person will also be an expert in the maintenance of housing in the community and development of independent living skills. Performs other rehabilitation duties as assigned by Program Manager.
The position requires field foot work 80% of the time. Thie position is not for hybrid work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess participant needs for housing services.
- Meet the needs of clients in the areas of mental health and substance abuse education, prevention, recovery, and other related mental health rehabilitation areas.
- Organize and conduct structured group and individual activities that address client’s goals for housing.
- Provide specialized housing services to other staff members through clinical team meetings and individual conferences.
- Complete required documentation including, but not limited to housing plans, and clinical records.
- Participate in the Individual Treatment Planning process by assisting with client goal formulation, monitoring, and progress reporting.
- Perform direct service interventions as indicated in the ITP, and in coordination with other members of the treatment team.
- Assist in developing annual service goals and measuring and reporting progress.
- Identify the needs and sources(s) for housing resource materials and procure per Agency procedures.
- Establish and maintain communication and working relationships with other providers and leaders in the field to help assure housing resource availability and enhance the Agency’s working knowledge of housing issues.
- Obtain and document results of housing inspections for clients.
- Provide transportation to and from community meetings.
- Provide case management for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume responsibility for
developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the ITP; provide individual supportive counseling; assist in symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as client’s needs change. Educate and support client’s families, and advocate for client rights and preferences.
- Conduct comprehensive assessment of all domains of a person’s life.
- Provide on call crisis intervention when assigned covering nighttime and weekend hours.
** Need someone with a good eye for detail; filing; focused; hardworking; flexible and patient with consumer is a desired candidate **
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Develop and identify housing opportunities for consumers.
Direct service to clients (individual and group)
EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in mental health field preferred and/or three years equivalent work experience in mental health and / or substance abuse services.
Skill Requirement: Two to three months OJT required for efficient job performance.
Job Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have a clean driving record.
Must have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision
The position requires field foot work 80% of the time. Thie position is not for hybrid work.
Read LessPeople Encouraging People is an organization driven by our core values. Our programs provide a wide range of services, from rehabilitation, to assistance for the deaf and blind, to residential and vocational ventures aimed at assimilating our clients into the community.
Our clients face various challenges, from schizophrenia to drug addiction to homelessness. They represent the full diversity of our community. What they have in common is they are treated with respect and decency and shown that through hard work and encouragement, they can improve the quality of their lives and the quality of our community.
Newly Licensed Candidates and License-Eligible Candidates are Encouraged to Apply!Make a Real Impact—Beyond the Therapy Office
Are you a therapist who wants to do more than sit in an office all day? Join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team and help individuals with serious mental illness live independently, stay out of the hospital, and build meaningful lives in their communities.
This is not traditional outpatient therapy. ACT is hands-on, team-based, and deeply impactful work—where every day is different, and your support meets clients where they are.
What You’ll Do
· Provide community-based mental health services in homes, shelters, and other real-world settings
· Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (psychiatry, nursing, case management, peer support)
· Share responsibility for a team caseload—no isolated practice
Support clients with:
o Symptom management
o Crisis intervention
o Housing stability
o Substance use recovery
o Daily living skills
Why This Role Is Different
· You’re not alone: Shared caseload + daily team support
· Flexible, field-based work: Less back-to-back sessions, more meaningful engagement
· Real outcomes: Help reduce hospitalizations and support long-term recovery
· Creative problem-solving: No “one-size-fits-all” treatment plans
What We’re Looking For
·Licensed (or license-eligible) (LMSW, LGPC, LCPC, LCSW, LMFT)
· Strong communication and teamwork skills
· Comfort working in community settings and adapting to changing situations
· Passion for serving individuals with serious mental illness
What We Offer
· Competitive salary
· Clinical supervision toward licensure (if applicable)
· Generous PTO + holidays
· Mileage reimbursement for field work
· Ongoing training in evidence-based practices
· Supportive team culture focused on preventing burnout
Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking for meaningful, team-driven work where you can see real change in people’s lives.
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