Certified Peer Support Specialist | Client Advocate

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

S.C. Deferred Compensation

Retirement options: SCRS / State ORP

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Client Advocate / Certified Peer Support Specialist to support individuals with serious mental illness in Charleston, SC. The role works on an Assertive Community Treatment team, delivering recovery-oriented services and coordinating care under supervision.

Responsibilities include direct patient support, documentation, team collaboration, and ongoing certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; a bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services through coaching, mentoring and consultation to promote recovery and self-advocacy.
• Maintain medical records documentation standards and document services with patient collaboration.
• Provide consultation to ACT Team members to support understanding of recovery and CPSS role.
• Serve as an active ACT team member, facilitate IPOC process and participate in daily meetings and treatment planning.
• Provide patients with satisfaction surveys to measure perceptions of care and improve treatment quality.
• Adhere to policies, complete required trainings and maintain CPSS certification.

Education

High school diploma; bachelor's degree may be substituted for required experience

Job description

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Client Advocate / Certified Peer Support Specialist to support individuals with serious mental illness in Charleston, SC. The role works on an Assertive Community Treatment team, delivering recovery-oriented services and coordinating care under supervision.

Responsibilities include direct patient support, documentation, team collaboration, and ongoing certifications.