Impactful ACTT Peer Support Specialist

Monarch; North Carolina; On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an ACTT Peer Support Specialist to provide personalized community-based services, promote self-determination, and collaborate with the team to integrate patient preferences into treatment and recovery plans.

The role emphasizes lived experience, CPSS credentials, and the ability to support individuals with mental health and substance use concerns in various settings, including home and community activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• CPSS certification is required.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Lived experience related to mental illness or substance use disorder is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized services in the community.
• Promote self-determination and decision-making.
• Document progress and maintain permanent records.
• Participate in assessments and treatment planning meetings.
• Teach symptom-management techniques and coping strategies.
• Offer transportation and practical support.
• Provide mentoring and problem solving.
• Assist with housing search and financial empowerment.
• Coordinate with staff to support recovery goals.
• Travel may be required for community visits.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Lived experience

CPSS understanding

Education

High School Diploma

CPSS Certification

Driver's License

Job description

Monarch Healthcare in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an ACTT Peer Support Specialist to provide personalized community-based services, promote self-determination, and collaborate with the team to integrate patient preferences into treatment and recovery plans.

The role emphasizes lived experience, CPSS credentials, and the ability to support individuals with mental health and substance use concerns in various settings, including home and community activities.