Peer Support Specialist Job at Advocate Health Care (Charlotte)

Peer Support Specialist

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Charlotte

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

20.40 - 30.60 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Peer Support Specialist position at Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte in the Initial Stage Psychosis Management Youth department. Full-time day shift role, Monday through Friday 8a-5p, no weekends or night shifts. Works in various community environments (homes, hospitals, emergency rooms, group homes, assisted living facilities) and in an office setting, with exposure to potentially combative and hostile clients.

Job Responsibility:

Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team
Interacts with program participants and co-workers with empathy, and respect maintaining dignity and confidentiality
Demonstrates an understanding of the procedures for responding to a crisis both for the individuals served and person providing peer support services
Uses trauma sensitive communication skills to engage clients
Demonstrates the ability to conduct daily life skills groups following the guidelines and principles of Recovery and Trauma Informed Care
Educates the client with treatment team input regarding potential referral sources to coordinate services for clients
Demonstrates an understanding of HIPPA and obtains signed releases of information prior to sharing information
Demonstrates the ability to disengage from their relationship with whom they are working
Demonstrates the ability to document clearly, concisely, and accurately all individual and group meetings

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant human services field preferred (such as social work or psychology)
Preferred candidates will already have completed a Certified Peer Support Training Program
successful completion of the certification is required within 6 months of hire
Maintains peer support certificate per state standards
CPI and CPR required on a yearly basis for those working on an inpatient unit
Previous personal experience with the treatment of psychiatric illness is preferred
Previous experience working with the SPMI population preferred
Must have good therapeutic communication skills
Ability and willingness to work as a team member
Must have good communication skills and the ability to read and write
Must have computer skills sufficient to document in an electronic medical record
If driving is required by department the defensive driving class is required to be completed annually

Nice to have:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant human services field
Previous personal experience with the treatment of psychiatric illness
Previous experience working with the SPMI population

What we offer:

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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