About Job

Straight Walk Family Services needs qualified Peer Support Specialist. The Peer Support Specialist provides outpatient therapy and related clinical services to adult clients and their families.

Our Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT) provide a “hospital without walls” program that brings high intensity behavioral health services into the community to serve people who may not have access to the care they need.

ACTT is a comprehensive team of professionals from many disciplines that provide tailored services to meet the client’s mental health, substance use, vocational and housing needs. ACTT improves outcomes for people with severe mental illness who are most at risk of psychiatric crisis and/or affected by other social determinants of health.

Job Type: Full-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with Assertive Action Team for adults with severe mental disorders
Implements and maintains Straight Walk Family Services program's philosophy, principles, and procedures in all facets of performance.
Provide services and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the profession's Code of Ethics.
Assess or provide therapy, counseling, intervention and/or education to clients in a professional manner.
Provide clinically appropriate treatment based on mental health assessment and treatment plans.
Complete timely and accurate documentation. Meet audited tested requirements. * Assure continuous reimbursable sessions for assigned clients.
Fully participate in staff development opportunities offered to enhance professional growth, especially to maintain license, certification, or identified program performance skills

. * Participate in planned supervision and case consultation conferences. Come prepared with an agenda and keep supervisor informed.

Requirements:

Mental Health Counseling a minimum of two years' experience.
North Carolina licensure and insurance credentialed are highly recommended.
Support the organization's mission along with sensitivity to cultural and workplace harmony

. * Planning and time management and strong organizational skills

. * A valid driver's license along with access to a vehicle.

Management of work processes along with strong computer skills for documentation purposes.
Ability to maintain confidential information within HIPAA guidelines and organizational policies

. * Ability to be flexible especially with scheduling and site locations and to perform and prioritize multiple functions and tasks.