About the position The Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) provides support services to individuals with severe mental illness and who may be dually diagnosed. The Certified Peer Support Specialist is a fully integrated Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) Member who provides highly individualized services in the community, promotes recovery and self-determination for members served ACTT. The CPSS works under the direction of the ACTT Team Lead. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely. Possess considerable knowledge of recovery services and an array of intervention techniques to support each person’s personal recovery. Ability to be available for crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides support services to individuals with severe mental illness and who may be dually diagnosed.
• Acts as a fully integrated Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) Member.
• Provides highly individualized services in the community.
• Promotes recovery and self-determination for members served by ACTT.
• Works under the direction of the ACTT Team Lead.
• Expresses ideas clearly and concisely.
• Possesses considerable knowledge of recovery services and an array of intervention techniques to support each person’s personal recovery.
• Is available for crisis situations.

Requirements

• Certified as a Peer Support Specialist in North Carolina is required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have “lived experience” and a personal recovery story specific to primary mental illness, per North Carolina Medicaid regulations.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurance required.

Nice-to-haves

• A minimum of one to three years’ experience preferred working with adults who have a mental illness and/or substance abuse diagnosis.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Major medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short term & long-term insurance
• Employee Assistance Program