Certified Peer Support Specialist

Wesley Behavioral Health Services LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Billable pay

Growth opportunities

Education support

Job summary

Wesley Behavioral Health Services LLC seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist to support clients in community settings using lived experience. You will work in client homes or agreed locations, documenting services and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality, person-centered care.

The role emphasizes hope, empowerment, and travel within the community, with compensation based on billed services and opportunities for growth and further education.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Peer Support Specialist in North Carolina.
• Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel in the community.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and follow agency protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-to-peer support grounded in hope, empowerment, and mutual respect
• Share personal recovery experiences to inspire and encourage others
• Help clients build life skills, connect with community resources, and work toward personal goals
• Document all services accurately and submit them in a timely manner
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality, person-centered care
• Attend supervision, team meetings, and ongoing trainings

Skills

Communication

Time management

Boundaries

Job description

About the Role

Wesley Behavioral Health Services is seeking a passionate and dependable Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)to join our community-based team. In this role, you’ll use your lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery to support individuals on their own recovery journeys.

This position is community-based, meaning services are provided in client homes or agreed-upon locations in the community. Compensation is based on billable services submitted through proper documentation, so attention to detail is key.

What You’ll Do

• Provide peer-to-peer support grounded in hope, empowerment, and mutual respect
• Share personal recovery experiences to inspire and encourage others
• Help clients build life skills, connect with community resources, and work toward personal goals
• Document all services accurately and submit them in a timely manner
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality, person-centered care
• Attend supervision, team meetings, and ongoing trainings

What We’re Looking For

• Must be certified as a Peer Support Specialist in North Carolina
• Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel in the community
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and follow agency protocols

What We Offer

• Flexible schedule
• Paid based on documented, billable services
• Supportive and mission-driven work environment
• Opportunities for growth and continued education