Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Peer Support Specialist (CPSS), where you will play a vital role in empowering individuals navigating behavioral health challenges. In this dynamic position, you will leverage your lived experience and professional skills to provide compassionate support, crisis intervention, and mentorship to clients seeking recovery and stability. Your enthusiasm and commitment will help foster a positive environment that promotes hope, resilience, and lasting wellness.
Duties
- Offer peer-led support, guidance, and mentorship to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use issues
- Respond promptly to crisis situations using crisis management and intervention techniques to ensure safety and de-escalation
- Utilize motivational interviewing skills to encourage clients’ engagement in their recovery journey
- Assist clients in developing coping strategies and connecting them with appropriate behavioral health resources
- Document interactions accurately within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with privacy standards
- Collaborate with clinical teams to coordinate care plans and provide ongoing peer support tailored to individual needs
- Participate in training sessions on crisis intervention, addiction counseling, social work practices, and other relevant topics to enhance service quality
Requirements
- Proven lived experience with mental health challenges or substance use recovery, demonstrating resilience and empathy
- Certification as a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or equivalent credential preferred; relevant training programs are acceptable for consideration
- Strong skills in crisis intervention and crisis management to effectively handle emergency situations
- Knowledge of behavioral health principles, mental health counseling techniques, and addiction counseling strategies
- Ability to build trusting relationships through mentoring, motivational interviewing, and active listening
- Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for documentation purposes
- Excellent communication skills, with a passion for supporting others on their path to wellness
Join us in making a meaningful difference! This paid position offers an opportunity to empower individuals through compassionate peer support while advancing your career in behavioral health services. We value energetic professionals dedicated to fostering hope and resilience in every interaction.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oxford, NC
