Recovery Coach & Peer Support Specialist

Pyramid Healthcare; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, 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!

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our Walnut Cove, NC team. This role provides recovery-oriented support to individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services.

The Peer Support Specialist uses lived experience to help clients connect with community resources, develop long-term recovery supports, and stay engaged throughout the treatment process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in a human services-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services utilizing lived experience to promote client recovery and engagement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team members and community partners to support client care and recovery planning.
• Assist clients in connecting with community resources, recovery supports, and ongoing services.
• Maintain regular contact with referral sources as directed.
• Prepare and complete concurrent reviews and communications with referral sources as assigned and applicable.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of client and collateral contacts in the medical record, as applicable.
• Participate in peer record reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with staff across all disciplines.
• Keep the supervisor informed of client progress, concerns, and service needs.
• Provide transportation for clients to access community-based resources and services as needed.
• Participate in emergency service coverage as assigned, including after-hours support, crisis planning, hospital diversion, and commitment procedures.
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality regarding all company and client information.
• Complete all required training designated by the company and applicable accreditation or licensing entities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Peer support

Lived experience

Communication

Interagency collaboration

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate’s degree in human services

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our Walnut Cove, NC team. This role provides recovery-oriented support to individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services.

The Peer Support Specialist uses lived experience to help clients connect with community resources, develop long-term recovery supports, and stay engaged throughout the treatment process.