Peer Support Specialist (PSS) – ACTT

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 (PSS) – ACTT 📍 Mars Hill, NC💰 $18.00–$22.00 per hour (based on education and experience)🕒 Full-Time | Monday–Friday Use Your Recovery Journey to Help Others Find Theirs Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Peer Support Specialist (PSS) to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) in Mars Hill, NC. As a Peer Support Specialist, you'll use your own lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery to inspire hope, build meaningful relationships, and empower individuals living with serious mental illness to achieve their recovery goals. ACTT is a community-based, "hospital without walls" program that delivers comprehensive behavioral health services directly where clients live, work, and thrive. If you're passionate about helping others through shared experience and want to make a lasting impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you. Qualifications North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification (required) High School Diploma or GED (required) Personal lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery (required) Valid North Carolina driver's license with reliable transportation (required) Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary treatment team Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills What You'll Do Peer Support & Recovery Coaching Build trusting, supportive relationships through shared lived experience. Encourage hope, resilience, and personal growth while supporting clients in achieving recovery goals. Facilitate recovery-focused, educational, and social groups. Assist clients with developing independent living skills and community integration. Provide or coordinate transportation to appointments, services, and community resources as needed. Team Collaboration Participate in daily ACTT team meetings and contribute valuable peer perspectives. Collaborate with clinicians, nurses, case managers, and other team members to develop individualized treatment and recovery plans. Communicate effectively with referral sources, family members, and community providers to support continuity of care. Documentation & Compliance Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the electronic health record. Maintain client records, releases of inf...