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Pyramid Healthcare
Peer Support Specialist (Community Mental Health)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$34,762 / year median in North Carolina
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life's challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services - psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. - that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. Peer Support Specialist - Dual Diagnosis ACTT 📍 Asheville, NC 💰 $18.00-$22.00/hour , based on education and experience 🕘 Full-Time Use Your Experience to Empower Others Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and motivated Peer Support Specialist to join our Dual Diagnosis Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) in Asheville, NC. Our ACTT program provides intensive, community-based behavioral health services to individuals living with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders . As a Peer Support Specialist, you'll use your own recovery experience to build trust, provide hope, and help individuals work toward greater stability, independence, and recovery. Lived experience within the criminal justice system is strongly preferred. Experience navigating incarceration, probation, parole, court involvement, or other aspects of the justice system can provide valuable perspective when supporting individuals facing similar challenges. What You'll Do Use lived experience to provide hope, mentorship, encouragement, and peer support Build trusting relationships with clients and support their individual recovery goals Collaborate as an active member of the multidisciplinary ACTT team Support individualized mental health and substance use treatment goals Maintain accurate and timely client documentation, including medical records, ROIs, CCPs, and discharge/aftercare planning Participate in daily team meetings and rotate responsibility for meeting documentation Provide or coordinate transportation to help clients access appointments and community resources Develop and facilitate weekly social, educational, and recovery-focused groups Conduct outreach and coordinate care with referral sources and community partners Assist with crisis planning and response, including emergency assessments and hospital diversion when needed Promote recovery, community integration, independence, and self-advocacy Perform other duties as assigned What We're Looking For Current North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification High school diploma or GED Valid driver's license and reliable transportation Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries while using lived experience effectively Passion for supporting individuals with mental health and substance use challenges