Peer Support Specialist (ACTT)

Pyramid Healthcare; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Programs

Referral Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT). Use your lived experience to support individuals with mental health and substance use challenges on their recovery journey.

Responsibilities include engaging clients, coordinating care, documenting records, and connecting them with community resources in a multidisciplinary team setting. Must have CPSS NC and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) - North Carolina (Required).
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for helping others in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support using your lived experience as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Build trusting relationships with clients and support their recovery goals
• Assist with treatment planning and ongoing client engagement
• Maintain accurate client records, including documentation and care plans
• Communicate regularly with referral sources and care team members
• Help clients access community resources, including providing or coordinating transportation
• Facilitate weekly psychoeducational and support groups
• Participate in team meetings and document daily staffing updates
• Respond to crisis situations as needed, including supporting emergency interventions
• Perform additional duties to support team and client success

Skills

CPSS NC

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Passion for recovery

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life's challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services - psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. - that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Winston-Salem, NC (Forsyth County Coverage)

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Full-Time | Day Schedule

Peer Support Specialist (ACT Team)

Use Your Lived Experience To Make a Real Impact

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serving Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. In this role, you'll use your lived experience to support individuals with mental health and substance use challenges—helping them build stability, access resources, and move toward long-term recovery.

About Pyramid Healthcare

Since 2006, Pyramid Healthcare has been a leader in behavioral health and substance use treatment across North Carolina. Our services include Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Cross-Area Services, and ACTT programs. We are committed to meeting clients where they are and providing personalized, recovery-focused care.

About The ACT Team

Our ACTT program is a community-based, multidisciplinary team providing intensive support to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Services are delivered in the community and focus on mental health, substance use recovery, vocational support, and housing stability.

What You’ll Do

• Provide peer support using your lived experience as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Build trusting relationships with clients and support their recovery goals
• Assist with treatment planning and ongoing client engagement
• Maintain accurate client records, including documentation and care plans
• Communicate regularly with referral sources and care team members
• Help clients access community resources, including providing or coordinating transportation
• Facilitate weekly psychoeducational and support groups
• Participate in team meetings and document daily staffing updates
• Respond to crisis situations as needed, including supporting emergency interventions
• Perform additional duties to support team and client success

What We're Looking For

• Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) - North Carolina (Required)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a teamPassion for helping others in recovery

Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?

• Meaningful, mission-driven work supporting your community
• Collaborative, team-based environment
• Consistent full-time schedule
• Opportunity to grow within behavioral health
• Competitive hourly pay and benefits

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards For Full-Time Positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.