Certified Peer Support Specialist | Flexible Hours & Growth

Mcleod Centers for Wellbeing; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

FSA/HSA options

Employer-paid benefits (disability, LT

Life insurance

401(k) plan with company matches

Paid time off and holidays

PSLF eligibility (non-profit)

Continuing education & supervision for

CADC/LCAS licensure support

Job summary

McLeod Centers for Wellbeing in Marion, NC is seeking a Full-time Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our Opioid Treatment Program. You will collaborate with clinical staff to identify patient needs, engage with community supports, and guide individuals through recovery within the PCP framework.

The position offers a 37.5-hour work week, comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) with company matches, paid time off, and PSLF eligibility for nonprofit employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current credential as a North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office software (Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Work with licensed and non-licensed clinical staff to identify areas of need for patients and develop appropriate interventions within the framework of the patient’s PCP.
• Facilitate engagement of the person served with natural supports in the community, such as self-help community support groups and community agencies.
• Conduct all services in a manner that promotes patient welfare through maintaining positive attributes of calmness, trust, reassurance, affirmation, and hope.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to maintain productivity and assist patients within a timeframe that suits their needs, including after-hours activities such as attendance of 12-step meetings.
• Manage and monitor the caseload of active treatment for patients.
• Assist with the intake process, including initial screening, demographic information gathering, and review of intake documentation.
• Orient new patients to McLeod Centers for Wellbeing.
• Identify crisis situations for patients and obtain assistance in resolving these situations.

Skills

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

McLeod Centers for Wellbeing in Marion, NC is seeking a Full-time Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our Opioid Treatment Program. You will collaborate with clinical staff to identify patient needs, engage with community supports, and guide individuals through recovery within the PCP framework.

The position offers a 37.5-hour work week, comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) with company matches, paid time off, and PSLF eligibility for nonprofit employees.