Peer Support Specialist

Job Overview
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We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Peer Support Specialist to join our new behavioral health team. In this vital role, you will serve as a relatable guide and advocate for individuals navigating mental health challenges, substance use recovery, and behavioral health concerns. Your lived experience and empathetic approach will empower clients to achieve stability, resilience, and hope. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while working within a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• MUST BE ABLE TO BRING YOUR OWN CLIENTS, AS THIS IS A START-UP COMPANY
• Provide peer-led support by sharing personal recovery experiences to inspire hope and motivation.
• Assist clients in developing coping strategies and goal-setting plans tailored to their unique needs.
• Conduct crisis intervention and crisis management when clients experience emotional distress or emergencies, ensuring safety and appropriate follow-up.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to coordinate care plans, share insights from peer interactions, and support treatment adherence.
• Utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to document client interactions accurately and maintain confidentiality.
• Mentor clients through behavioral health challenges, fostering empowerment and self-efficacy.
• Promote engagement in community resources, support groups, and wellness activities that enhance recovery journeys.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and crisis management strategies.
• Deep understanding of behavioral health issues, including mental health counseling principles and addiction counseling approaches.
• Excellent mentoring skills with the ability to build trusting relationships with diverse populations.
• Proficiency in motivational interviewing to facilitate client motivation and behavior change.
• Experience working with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for documentation and case tracking.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with an emphasis on active listening and empathy.
• Familiarity with social work practices and community resource navigation is a plus.

Join us as a Peer Support Specialist to be a beacon of hope for those seeking recovery! Your lived experience combined with your dedication can transform lives—help us create a supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently have your own caseload?

License/Certification:

• Certified Peer Support Specialist Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Henderson, NC (Required)

Work Location: On the road