Peer Support Specialist
About The Position
McLeod Centers for Wellbeing is seeking a full-time Certified Peer Support Specialist for its Opioid Treatment Program in Marion, North Carolina. The role works with licensed and non-licensed clinical staff to identify patient needs and develop interventions within the patient's PCP. It supports patients in engaging with community-based natural supports and services, promotes patient welfare through calmness, trust, reassurance, affirmation, and hope, and manages an active treatment caseload. The specialist also assists with intake and orientation, identifies crisis situations, and helps patients obtain assistance. A flexible schedule is required to meet patient needs, including after-hours activities such as attending 12-step meetings. The position operates in a typical office setting with ambient noise. It involves frequent communication with colleagues, clients, and external professionals; regular desk work, walking, and use of a telephone and computer; occasional travel to other work locations; and may involve lifting up to 25 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Current credential as a North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist.
- Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
Responsibilities
- Work with licensed and non-licensed clinical staff to identify patient needs and develop appropriate interventions within the framework of the patient's PCP.
- Facilitate patients' engagement with natural community supports, including self-help groups and community agencies.
- Conduct services in a manner that promotes patient welfare through calmness, trust, reassurance, affirmation, and hope.
- Maintain a flexible schedule to support productivity and patient needs, including after-hours activities such as attending 12-step meetings.
- Manage and monitor the active treatment caseload.
- Assist with intake, including initial screening, gathering demographic information, and reviewing intake documentation.
- Orient new patients to McLeod Centers for Wellbeing.
- Identify patient crisis situations and obtain assistance in resolving them.
Benefits
- 37.5-hour work week, with most programs closing at noon and employees off by 12:30 p.m.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, group term life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k) plan with company matching up to 3% after 90 days of employment.
- Paid time off.
- Bereavement and jury duty benefits.
- Nine paid observed holidays.
- Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as an employee of a nonprofit organization.
- Professional development support and free continuing education opportunities across multiple disciplines.
- Individual and group clinical supervision for professionals pursuing CADC and LCAS licensures.
- Payment for initial CADC certification or LCAS licensure and associated application, background check, board registration, exam, and supervision requirements.
- Additional 5% pay differential for bilingual applicants, subject to verification of language proficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
