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New Beginnings Peer Support Services LLC
Certified Peer Support Specialist
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$36,462 / year median in North Carolina
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Header Job Summary Join our dedicated team as a Certified Peer Support Specialist and become a vital advocate for individuals navigating behavioral health challenges. In this empowering role, you will leverage your lived experience and professional training to provide peer-led support, foster recovery, and promote resilience. Your compassionate guidance will help individuals manage mental health conditions, co-occurring disorders, and addiction issues, inspiring hope and facilitating meaningful progress. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact while working within a supportive, dynamic environment committed to recovery-oriented care. Responsibilities Provide peer support and mentorship to individuals experiencing mental health conditions and substance use disorders, utilizing your lived experience to foster trust and hope Conduct crisis intervention and crisis management to de-escalate situations and ensure safety for clients and staff Assist clients in developing personalized recovery plans, incorporating harm reduction strategies and motivational interviewing techniques Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, document progress in electronic health record (EHR) systems, and track outcomes Educate clients on behavioral health topics, addiction counseling, social work principles, and available community resources Support clients in developing coping skills, managing symptoms, and navigating mental health services with compassion and understanding Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all organizational policies regarding client privacy and safety Experience Lived experience with mental health conditions or substance use disorders required; certification as a Peer Support Specialist preferred Prior experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders or behavioral health challenges highly desirable Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques, crisis management protocols, and harm reduction principles essential Familiarity with behavioral health practices, motivational interviewing, addiction counseling, social work concepts, and EHR systems advantageous Strong mentoring skills with the ability to motivate others toward recovery goals Excellent communication skills with an energetic approach to engaging clients in their recovery journey Join us in making a difference! This role is a paid opportunity designed for passionate individuals eager to empower others through lived experience combined with professional support. Your dedication can transform lives—apply today! ONLY accepting VAYA as of Now •Must have your