Certified Peer Support Specialist
$18/h-$20/h
TSG Behavioral Health & Community Services (TSGBH)a day ago
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Summary
TSG Behavioral Health & Community Services (TSGBH) is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join their team in Charlotte, NC. The role involves providing recovery-focused services to individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
About the Role
As a Certified Peer Support Specialist, you will conduct outreach, facilitate community-based visits, model resilience through your personal recovery story, teach independent living skills, assist participants in navigating various systems, and support them in developing their recovery goals. You will also document services and respond to behavioral health needs in the field while collaborating with the clinical team.
About You
Required:
- High school diploma or GED
- Current NC Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) Certification
- Ability to share lived experience in a supportive and respectful manner
- Knowledge of recovery principles and community resources
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Strong documentation and time management skills
- Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
Preferred:
- 6+ months of experience working with adults with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders
- Familiarity with Medicaid documentation and service standards
- Knowledge of local resources (housing, employment, food, etc.)
Benefits
- Flexible schedule with part-time hours and potential for full-time based on caseload
- Ongoing training, supervision, and career growth opportunities
- Opportunity to make a real impact using your lived experience
TSG Behavioral Health & Community Services (TSGBH)
Our mission is to promote mental wellness, emotional well-being, and social connectedness through evidence-based behavioral health services and community programs. We strive to remove barriers to care and create a welcoming environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, support
Charlotte, NC