Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Peer Support Professional (3699)
About The Position
As a Peer Support Specialist on our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, you will use your lived experience and recovery journey to inspire hope, build meaningful connections, and support individuals as they work toward their personal goals. As a valued member of a multidisciplinary team, you will help individuals develop skills, strengthen natural supports, navigate community resources, and overcome barriers to recovery. This unique role allows you to share your experience in a way that promotes empowerment, self-determination, and the belief that recovery is possible. Assist program participants in the development of skills, confidence, and relationships as they resume independent living Assisting consumers in articulating personal goals for recovery; Provide direct peer counseling based on your own lived experiences Help participants understand and employ recovery strategies Assisting consumers in determining the objectives the consumers needs to take in order to reach their recovery goals; Assisting with setting up self-help groups; Teaching problem solving skills; Teaching how to identify and overcome fears; Supporting vocational choices; Assisting in building social skills; Attending treatment team meetings; Role modeling recovery experience; Assisting with housing; Identifying self-help strategies This description outlines the general scope and level of work for this role. It is not intended to include every duty or responsibility that may be required of employees in this position.
Requirements
- Highschool Diploma or GED
- Must be a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) in North Carolina.
- Personal experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery is required, with the ability to share lived experiences as part of client support.
- Strong communication and advocacy skills.
- Commitment to upholding the principles of the ACT model and person-centered care.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy sessions
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Collaborate with care teams as needed
- Maintain compliance with all clinical and regulatory standards
- Participate in supervision (if applicable based on licensure level)
Benefits
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
- Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental
- Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed
- An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Generous paid time off
- 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
- Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
- Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
- Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
- Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff
- Advancement and Career Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
