Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Behavioral Health Certified Peer Support Specialist and become a vital advocate for individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges. In this rewarding role, you will leverage your lived experience and professional training to empower clients on their recovery journeys. Your energetic, compassionate approach will foster hope, resilience, and independence among diverse populations, including those with co-occurring disorders. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working within a supportive, collaborative environment committed to holistic wellness.
Duties
- Provide peer support by sharing personal recovery experiences to inspire hope and motivate clients toward positive change
- Assist individuals in developing coping strategies, crisis management skills, and harm reduction techniques tailored to their unique needs
- Conduct crisis intervention when necessary, ensuring safety and appropriate escalation of care
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans that address behavioral health, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders
- Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions using electronic health record (EHR) systems while respecting patient confidentiality standards
- Engage with culturally diverse communities to promote inclusive support services and reduce stigma around mental health and addiction issues
- Mentor clients through recovery milestones, fostering self-advocacy and empowerment in a respectful, non-judgmental manner
Qualifications
- Lived experience with mental health conditions or substance use recovery that qualifies for peer support certification or equivalent credentials
- Certification as a Peer Support Specialist or willingness to obtain certification upon hire
- Strong understanding of behavioral health principles, crisis management, and crisis intervention techniques
- Experience working with individuals experiencing co-occurring disorders and substance use challenges
- Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and addiction counseling approaches
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and social circumstances
- Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws and organizational policies
- Familiarity with social work practices, client advocacy, and the use of EHR systems for documentation
Embark on a career that transforms lives—yours included—by supporting individuals on their path to recovery. We’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where your passion for helping others can thrive.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greensboro, NC 27407
