Recovery-Focused ACT Peer Support Specialist

UNC-Chapel Hill; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill in Raleigh, NC seeks a Social Work Practitioner within the ACT Team to provide peer support services and coordinate recovery-focused care for individuals with serious mental illness.

The role involves wellness planning (WRAP), team collaboration, on-call rotation, and adherence to recovery-based philosophy; requires a Bachelor’s in a Human Services field and NC CPSS certification or eligibility, plus a valid NC driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline with coursework related to the area of assignment.
• Certification as NC CPSS or eligibility for certification.
• Valid NC driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services for ACT team clients and coordinate care.
• Deliver WRAP and other recovery interventions; promote self-efficacy.
• Participate in daily team meetings, treatment planning, and on-call rotation.
• Engage in multidisciplinary team activities to support community-based care.

Skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Flexibility/work hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline

NC CPSS certification or eligible

Valid NC driver’s license

Tools

NC Driver’s License

Job description

UNC-Chapel Hill in Raleigh, NC seeks a Social Work Practitioner within the ACT Team to provide peer support services and coordinate recovery-focused care for individuals with serious mental illness.

The role involves wellness planning (WRAP), team collaboration, on-call rotation, and adherence to recovery-based philosophy; requires a Bachelor’s in a Human Services field and NC CPSS certification or eligibility, plus a valid NC driver’s license.