Certified Peer Support Specialist

United Quest Care Services LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

W-2 or 1099 options

Paid training & CE opportunities

Supportive recovery environment

Job summary

United Quest Care Services LLC in North Carolina is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) to provide peer-based recovery support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges. You will use your lived recovery experience to build trust, inspire hope, and support individuals in achieving their goals.

The role requires NC CPSS certification, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Current NC Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) certification.
• Lived experience in recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Valid NC driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Use personal recovery experience to build rapport and model hope.
• Support individuals in developing self-advocacy, coping, and independent living skills.
• Assist with navigation of community resources, treatment providers, and support systems.
• Promote recovery principles, self-determination, and empowerment.
• Participate in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and ongoing safety planning as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with Medicaid and DHHS standards.
• Uphold professional boundaries, ethics, and peer support values.

Skills

Lived recovery experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

CPSS certification (NC)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Type

Full-time / Part-time

About Us

Our agency is committed to helping individuals on their recovery journey by providing compassionate and effective behavioral health and peer support services. We believe in the power of lived experience to inspire hope and promote lasting change.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) to provide peer-based recovery support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges. The CPSS uses their lived experience in recovery to build trust, inspire hope, and support individuals in achieving their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Use personal recovery experience to build rapport and model hope.
• Support individuals in developing self-advocacy, coping, and independent living skills.
• Assist with navigation of community resources, treatment providers, and support systems.
• Promote recovery principles, self-determination, and empowerment.
• Participate in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and ongoing safety planning as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with Medicaid and DHHS standards.
• Uphold professional boundaries, ethics, and peer support values.

Qualifications

• Current NC Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) certification.
• Lived experience in recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Valid NC driver’s license and reliable transportation.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay (based on experience and certification).
• W2 or 1099 options
• Paid training and continuing education opportunities.
• A supportive environment that values peer voices and recovery-oriented practices.