Peer Support Specialist (ACTT)

Pyramid Healthcare•Winston-Salem, NC

5d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

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. The 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