Peer Support Specialist
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 – ACTT
📍 Mars Hill, NC
💰 $18 – $22/hour (based on education & experience)
🕒 Full-Time
Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) in beautiful Mars Hill, NC. This role offers the opportunity to use your lived experience in recovery to make a direct impact in the lives of individuals living with serious mental illness and substance use challenges.
Position Requirements
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Peer Support Specialist Certification in North Carolina (required)
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High School Diploma or GED (required)
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Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation (required)
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Personal lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery (essential to the role)
Key Responsibilities
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Peer Support & Advocacy
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Use your lived experience to inspire hope, build trust, and support clients on their recovery journey.
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Facilitate weekly social, recovery, and educational groups.
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Provide or coordinate transportation to help clients access community resources.
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Collaboration & Care Coordination
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Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, sharing unique insights as a peer.
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Assist with developing individualized treatment and recovery plans.
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Communicate regularly with referral sources and community partners regarding client progress.
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Documentation & Compliance
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Maintain accurate records, including medical documents, releases of information, care plans, and discharge/aftercare documentation.
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Rotate responsibility for documenting daily team meeting minutes.
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Crisis & Support Services
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Respond to client emergencies, including crisis planning, hospital diversion, and after-hours assessments (on rotation).
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Provide ongoing emotional support and help connect clients to needed resources.
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Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?
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Competitive hourly pay: $18 – $22/hour
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Full-time schedule with benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement, PTO)
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Be part of a mission-driven, supportive team environment
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Pyramid CORE Values:
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
- And More!
Want to know more?
To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
