Peer Support Specialist - Assertive Community Treatment Team - True Team Medical

We are seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist to clinical services to all clients receiving ACT team services, including but not limited to: service coordination, including working with the ACT team leader to monitor each individual’s clinical status and response to treatment; symptom assessment and management. The Certified Peer Support Specialist also provides essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to promote a culture in which each individual’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities.

Carolina Outreach, an ncgCARE partner, is one of the largest and most respected providers of community-based behavioral services in North Carolina. Serving the central and east central regions of the state, Carolina Outreach is renowned for providing service excellence to children and adults through a comprehensive program array to include evidence-based practices.

We are committed to providing a wide array of services to effectively meet the changing needs within the community. These services include evidence-based practices, school-based and outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluations and treatment, Community Support and substance abuse services to name a few.

Location: Charlotte, NC

We are seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist to provide the following services:

• Assist in identifying, planning, scheduling, and implementing services for the client.
• Assist in the development of transition plans when clients move in and out of services.
• Act as an advocate in the community.
• Provide any written documentation as required. This will include treatment notes, goals, and plans for the medical record (e.g., service notes, input into person-centered plan, etc.)
• Be available to respond as needed to clients and co-workers 24/7/365.
• Demonstrate fidelity to ACT Model as measured by TMACT.

ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com.

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States.

ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

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