Certified Peer Support Specialist - Bh Charlotte Ed/obs

Atrium Health Behavioral Health

Charlotte, North Carolina, US
Base: $20.80 - $31.20 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Trauma sensitive communication skills
Hipaa compliance and confidentiality
Daily life skills group facilitation
The role functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team providing empathetic peer support to program participants

Job Summary

  • The role functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team providing empathetic peer support to program participants.
  • Employees must demonstrate trauma-informed care principles while conducting daily life skills groups and coordinating client referrals.
  • Advocate Health offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off for this full-time position.

Matching Summary

The role functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team providing empathetic peer support to program participants.

Salary

Base: $20.80 - $31.20 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement match, and PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trauma sensitive communication skills
  • HIPAA compliance and confidentiality
  • Daily life skills group facilitation
  • Electronic medical record documentation
  • Crisis response procedures

Nice-to-have

  • Previous personal experience with psychiatric treatment
  • Experience working with SPMI population
  • Team collaboration and interpersonal empathy
  • Willingness to work in various community environments

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Certified Peer Support Training Program completion within 6 months
  • Maintain peer support certificate per state standards
  • CPI and CPR certification required annually for inpatient units
  • Defensive driving class required if company vehicle use is needed

Work Rights

Not specified

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