Peer Support Specialist
About The Position
McLeod Centers for Wellbeing is seeking a Part-time Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinic in Statesville, NC. At McLeod Centers for Wellbeing, our mission is to build a foundation of healing and hope based on equity, education, and evidence-based practice for all communities. A nonprofit founded in 1969 in Charlotte, North Carolina, we have since grown to be one of the largest providers of comprehensive substance use disorder treatment in western North Carolina. From initial assessment to customized aftercare, McLeod Centers provides compassionate, steadfast support for our patients’ journey to recovery. We are looking for passionate people to join our team!
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Current credential as a North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist
- Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office software (Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, etc.).
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual applicants will receive an additional five percent (5%) pay differential, subject to verification of language proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Work with licensed and non-licensed clinical staff to identify areas of need for patients and develop appropriate interventions within the framework of the patient’s PCP.
- Facilitate engagement of the person served with natural supports in the community, such as self-help community support groups (Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, etc.) and community agencies such as the Department of Social Services, Health Department, Vocational Rehabilitation, etc.
- Conduct all services in a manner that promotes patient welfare through maintaining positive attributes of calmness, trust, reassurance, affirmation, and hope.
- Maintain a flexible schedule to maintain productivity and assist patients within a timeframe that suits their needs, including after-hours activities such as attendance of 12-step meetings.
- Manage and monitor the caseload of active treatment for patients.
- Assist with the intake process, including initial screening, demographic information gathering, and review of intake documentation.
- Orient new patients to McLeod Centers for Wellbeing.
- Identify crisis situations for patients and obtain assistance in resolving these situations.
Benefits
- 37.5-hour work week
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 100% employer-paid short and long-term disability
- 100% employer-paid group term life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) plan
- Company matches up to 3% on 401(k) after 90 days of employment
- Paid time off
- Sick leave accrual
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Parent-child educational leave
- 9 paid observed holidays
- 1 floating holiday
- Paid day off during birthday month
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Ongoing support for professional development
- Free continuing education opportunities
- Individual and group clinical supervision for professionals seeking CADC and LCAS licensures
- McLeod Centers pays for initial CADC certification or LCAS licensure, including the application fee, background check fee, board registration fee, initial exam fee, and all supervision requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
