Peer Support Specialist, Certified

Strategicshc; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health provider in North Carolina seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join their Assertive Community Treatment Team in Morganton. This role supports individuals with severe mental illness, promoting recovery and self-determination through community engagement. Applicants must be certified in North Carolina and have the ability to provide support effectively. The company offers competitive pay and extensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Major medical, dental & vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short term & long-term insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist in North Carolina required.
• No experience required; preferred 1-3 years working with mental illness or substance abuse.
• Must have 'lived experience' and a personal recovery story.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support services to adults with severe mental illness.
• Work as part of an Assertive Community Treatment Team.
• Available for crisis situations and community-based travel.

Skills

Knowledge of recovery services

Ability to provide support

Ability to express ideas clearly

Education

Certified North Carolina Peer Support Specialist

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS - MORGANTON - MORGANTON, NC

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Day

Peer Support Specialist, Certified

*** $500.00 Sign on bonus ***

Must be an active, Certified North Carolina Peer Support Specialist

Education: Must be Certified as a Peer Support Specialist in North Carolina is required. High School Diploma or GED required.
Work experience: No experience required. A minimum of one to three years’ experience preferred working with adults who have a mental illness and/or substance abuse diagnosis. Per North Carolina Medicaid regulations, this person must have “lived experience” and a personal recovery story specific to primary mental illness.
Position summary: The Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) provides support services to individuals with severe mental illness and who may be dually diagnosed. The Certified Peer Support Specialist is a fully integrated Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) Member who provides highly individualized services in the community, promotes recovery and self-determination for members served ACTT. The CPSS works under the direction of the ACTT Team Lead. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely. Possess considerable knowledge of recovery services and an array of intervention techniques to support each person’s personal recovery. Ability to be available for crisis situations.
Travel Requirements: Valid Driver’s License and insurance required. Travel will vary depending on the daily schedule for this position. All travel is in the community where the members live and work.

Why apply at Strategic Interventions, LLC?
• Competitive Payrates!
• A supportive, positive, and inclusive company culture
• Meaningful Work: Become part of a company that makes a positive impact on society and offers meaningful and fulfilling work.
• Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training programs, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities to enhance employees’ skills and knowledge.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Major medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short term & long-term insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Strategic Interventions, LLC is a leading behavioral health provider in North Carolina serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Strategic Interventions currently provides services in eight offices from Asheville to Roanoke Rapids. To learn more about us, visit our website at https://www.strategicshc.com/.

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