Peer Support Specialist for CST Services

A Caring Alternative; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive payrates

Mileage reimbursement (tax free)

CARF accredited services

401(k) retirement plan

11 paid holidays

Paid Time Off accrual begins 60 days

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A Caring Alternative, LLC is seeking an Experienced Peer Support Specialist to provide community-based mental health support in the Asheville area. The role emphasizes recovery-oriented services and helping clients access resources in their everyday life.

The ideal candidate holds NC Peer Support Specialist certification and has about one year of adult behavioral health experience, with a strong commitment to dignity, trauma-informed care, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• NC Peer Support Specialist certification is required.
• One year of adult behavioral health experience with mental health or substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an active member of the CST and participates in team meetings.
• Guides individuals in taking responsibility for their recovery.
• Models recovery values to encourage wellness and resilience.
• Assists with crisis interventions.
• Participates in development and revision of the PCP.

Education

NC Peer Support Specialist certification

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Asheville Office - Asheville, NC 28801

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Location: Hendersonville, NC

Position Type: Full time

Education and Experience Required

• NC Peer Support Specialist certification


• Must have one (1) year of adult behavioral health experience working with individuals with mental health or substance use disorders and have the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the population and age to be served.

Education and Experience Required

• NC Peer Support Specialist certification


• Must have one (1) year of adult behavioral health experience working with individuals with mental health or substance use disorders and have the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the population and age to be served.

Why apply at A Caring Alternative?

• We celebrate diversity, so bring YOU! We want you to be proud and comfortable to bring your true self and we strive to enhance the value of your work through respectful curiosity of one another's culture.


• Competitive Payrates! We offer a competitive rate of pay. Work related mileage is paid tax free.


• Pride in Your Work! You can join an organization that seeks to set the standard for quality support services for people with mental illness. We hope you will find satisfaction and take pride in your work here.


• Strong Core Values! Join our values-based, family-owned company with a culture that we care.


• Grow! Our strong core values include promotion and position changes for your career development.


• Flexibility! We work in a team environment and promote flexibility.


• Training! Solid training is provided & paid by the company.

Benefits!

• Benefits! We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees.


• 401(k) & Roth retirement plan


• 401(k) matching


• 11 paid holidays


• Paid Time Off accrual begins 60 days after hire.


• Major medical, dental & vision insurance


• Company paid Life Insurance


• Short term & long-term insurance


• Employee Assistance Program

The role of a Peer Support Specialist is to serve as a resource for adults with mental health and/or co-occurring conditions. This service consists of community-based mental health and substance use services, and structured rehabilitative interventions intended to increase and restore an individual’s ability to live successfully in the community. The team approach involves structured, face-to-face therapeutic interventions that assist in reestablishing the individual’s community roles related to the following life domains: emotional, behavioral, social, safety, housing, medical & health, educational, vocational, and legal.

Job Duties include:

• Serves as an active member of the CST, participates in team meetings, and provides input into the person-centered planning process


• Guides and encourages individuals to take responsibility for and actively participate in their own recovery


• Models recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal action to encourage wellness and resilience


• Assists with crisis interventions


• Participates in the initial development, implementation, and ongoing revision of the PCP

Resume must include relevant employment dates including month and year, and populations served.

A Caring Alternative, LLC is a CARF accredited service provider with facilities in Asheville, Hickory, Marion, and Morganton, NC. A Caring Alternative, LLC is CABHA certified and a Trauma Informed Agency. We provide an array of services to Alexander, Buncombe, Burke, Catawba, Caldwell, Iredell, McDowell, and Mitchell counties which consist of Assertive Community Treatment Team, Community Support Team, Day Treatment, Integrated Care, Intensive In-Home, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, and Therapeutic Foster Care.

We are an equal opportunity employer.