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This is a Part-Time Job, requiring 20-25 hours a week face to face contact .As caseload increases, hours will increase as well. We are seeking a compassionate and energetic Part-Time Certified Peer Support Specialist to serve in Richmond, Anson, Scotland and surrounding counties. In this vital role, you will provide peer-led support to individuals navigating behavioral health challenges, fostering hope, resilience, and recovery. Your lived experience with mental health, addiction, or behavioral health issues will be a powerful tool in guiding others toward positive change. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities Offer empathetic peer support to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use challenges, utilizing your personal recovery journey as a foundation for mentorship and encouragement Conduct crisis intervention and crisis management when urgent situations arise, ensuring safety and stabilization for clients Facilitate motivational interviewing techniques to help clients explore their goals and motivate change Assist clients in navigating behavioral health services, including providing guidance on treatment options and community resources Document interactions accurately within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with privacy standards Collaborate with clinical staff to develop individualized recovery plans that incorporate peer support strategies Promote social engagement and community integration by encouraging participation in support groups and local activities Requirements Must be a Certified Peer Support Specialist in NC Lived experience with mental health conditions, substance use recovery, or behavioral health challenges, demonstrating personal resilience and insight Knowledge of behavioral health principles, addiction counseling, and mental health counseling techniques Experience with mentoring others and providing motivational interviewing to foster positive change Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for documentation purposes Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment Excellent communication skills with an energetic and positive approach to supporting others This role is paid and designed for individuals passionate about empowering others through shared experience. Join us in making a difference—helping individuals build healthier lives one step at a time!

Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Are you a Certified Peer Support Specialist? If your answer is no, there is no need to apply.

Work Location:

In person