Peer Support Specialist (ACTT)

Pyramid Healthcare•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•$20 - $24

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. Peer Support Specialist (ACT Team) 📍 Winston-Salem, NC (Forsyth County Coverage) 💰 $20.00 – $24.00 per hour 🕒 Full-Time | Day Schedule Use Your Lived Experience to Make a Real Impact Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serving Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. In this role, you’ll use your lived experience to support individuals with mental health and substance use challenges—helping them build stability, access resources, and move toward long-term recovery. About Pyramid Healthcare Since 2006, Pyramid Healthcare has been a leader in behavioral health and substance use treatment across North Carolina. Our services include Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Cross-Area Services, and ACTT programs. We are committed to meeting clients where they are and providing personalized, recovery-focused care. About the ACT Team Our ACTT program is a community-based, multidisciplinary team providing intensive support to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Services are delivered in the community and focus on mental health, substance use recovery, vocational support, and housing stability.

Requirements

Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) – North Carolina (Required)
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s License
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Passion for helping others in recovery

Responsibilities

Provide peer support using your lived experience as part of a multidisciplinary team
Build trusting relationships with clients and support their recovery goals
Assist with treatment planning and ongoing client engagement
Maintain accurate client records, including documentation and care plans
Communicate regularly with referral sources and care team members
Help clients access community resources, including providing or coordinating transportation
Facilitate weekly psychoeducational and support groups
Participate in team meetings and document daily staffing updates
Respond to crisis situations as needed, including supporting emergency interventions
Perform additional duties to support team and client success