Certified Peer Support Specialist — ACT Team Advocate

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is seeking a Client Advocate / Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) in Charleston, SC. You will support patients in recovery, collaborate with the ACT team, and promote self-direction and wellness.

Responsibilities include direct coaching, documentation, team consultations, and ongoing training to maintain CPSS certification. The role emphasizes compassionate care and adherence to CARF standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services through coaching, mentoring and consultation to promote recovery and self-advocacy.
• Maintain medical records documentation in line with QA and CARF policies.
• Provide consultation to ACT Team to support recovery and patient-centered care.
• Be an active ACT team member, facilitate IPOC for assigned patients and participate in daily meetings.
• Collect patient satisfaction surveys to measure perceived quality of care and access to services.
• Adhere to Corporate Compliance and CARF standards; complete required trainings; maintain CPSS certification.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Documentation

Consultation

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Recovery support

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree substitution allowed

Job description

SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is seeking a Client Advocate / Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) in Charleston, SC. You will support patients in recovery, collaborate with the ACT team, and promote self-direction and wellness.

Responsibilities include direct coaching, documentation, team consultations, and ongoing training to maintain CPSS certification. The role emphasizes compassionate care and adherence to CARF standards.