HCBS Certified Peer Specialist
About The Position
Wright Directions, LLC is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) Supervisor to support its Peer Support Services program throughout South Carolina. The supervisor provides guidance, mentorship, and oversight to Certified Peer Support Specialists, promoting quality services, professional development, and compliance with South Carolina Medicaid requirements. The role supports person-centered, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented mental health services that help individuals build confidence, independence, and meaningful community connections. This is a 1099 independent contractor position with a contract rate of $25–$29 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Scheduling is flexible based on program needs. The contractor must maintain applicable credentials and meet all regulatory requirements for the duration of the contract.
Requirements
- Must meet CPSS Supervisor qualifications established by the current South Carolina Medicaid RBHS Provider Manual, including the applicable credentialing and experience pathway for the supervisor role.
- Knowledge of mental health services, peer support principles, person-centered planning, and trauma-informed care.
- Understanding of professional boundaries, confidentiality, and the South Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification Program Code of Ethics.
- Ability to provide effective supervision, mentorship, and constructive feedback.
- Strong written communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Commitment to supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges in building confidence, independence, and meaningful community connections.
- Must maintain applicable credentials and meet all regulatory requirements for the duration of the contract.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or training Certified Peer Support Specialists, or CPSS certified.
- Familiarity with South Carolina Medicaid RBHS requirements and behavioral health documentation.
- Experience working with children, adults, and families receiving mental health services.
- Knowledge of coping skills, emotional wellness, community integration, and independent living support.
- Experience collaborating with therapists, behavioral health providers, and community-based service teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual supervision and mentorship to Certified Peer Support Specialists in accordance with South Carolina Medicaid RBHS requirements.
- Document supervision sessions and maintain required supervisory records.
- Review service documentation for accuracy, quality, medical necessity, and compliance with applicable Medicaid requirements.
- Support staff in providing person-centered, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented mental health services.
- Promote strategies that help individuals improve emotional regulation, coping skills, self-advocacy, social connections, and independent living skills.
- Guide staff in helping members identify personal goals, recognize strengths, and develop skills to manage mental health challenges.
- Monitor service quality and support staff in maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and ethical standards.
- Identify staff training needs and provide ongoing coaching to strengthen service delivery.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to promote coordinated, individualized care.
- Support compliance with applicable SCDHHS policies, documentation standards, and organizational procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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