Certified Peer Support Specialist

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United States Wesley Behavioral Health Services Full-time

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Company Description Wesley Behavioral Health Services is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health and addiction care across the Carolinas. A multidisciplinary team offers therapy, counseling, and support to individuals and families throughout their wellness journeys. The organization focuses on holistic care, creating personalized treatment plans that help clients heal and thrive. Services address a wide range of needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use, in a safe and supportive environment. Wesley Behavioral is committed to reducing barriers to mental health care and fostering a community of healing and recovery. Role Description The Certified Peer Support Specialist is a full-time role that supports clients by using lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery to provide encouragement, education, and advocacy. This hybrid position is based in the Greensboro–Winston-Salem–High Point area, with a mix of in-person services and some work from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include meeting with clients individually and in groups, assisting with recovery and wellness planning, and helping clients navigate community resources and support systems. The specialist collaborates closely with clinical and care coordination teams, documents services in accordance with program standards, and participates in team meetings and training. The role also involves promoting self-advocacy, modeling positive coping strategies, and maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards. Qualifications
• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills to observe, assess, and respond appropriately to client needs and recovery goals.
• Candidates should possess Communication skills to build rapport, share recovery-focused information, and collaborate effectively with clients, families, and care teams.
• Candidates should possess Customer Support and Technical Support skills to assist clients in accessing services, navigating systems, and using digital tools or telehealth platforms.
• Candidates should possess Troubleshooting skills to identify barriers, problem-solve challenges, and support clients in finding practical solutions.
• Current certification as a Peer Support Specialist (or eligibility to obtain within a defined timeframe) and documented lived experience of recovery, with sustained stability.
• Knowledge of community resources related to mental health, substance use, housing, employment, and social support.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment and maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or training in behavioral health or social services is preferred.
• Comfort working in a hybrid model, including in-office, community-based, and remote settings, and reliable transportation for local travel.

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