Certified Peer Support Specialist
Wesley Behavioral Health Services LLC·Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Wesley Behavioral Health Services LLC·Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Provide peer-to-peer support and share lived recovery experiences to empower clients in their mental health or substance use journeys. Document all services accurately and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure person-centered care.
Wesley Behavioral Health Services is seeking a passionate and dependable Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) to join our community-based team. In this role, you’ll use your lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery to support individuals on their own recovery journeys. This position is community-based, meaning services are provided in client homes or agreed-upon locations in the community. Compensation is based on billable services submitted through proper documentation, so attention to detail is key.
What You’ll Do Provide peer-to-peer support grounded in hope, empowerment, and mutual respect Share personal recovery experiences to inspire and encourage others Help clients build life skills, connect with community resources, and work toward personal goals Document all services accurately and submit them in a timely manner Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality, person-centered care Attend supervision, team meetings, and ongoing trainings Will require travel between Winston, Greensboro, Stokes and other surrounding areas
What We’re Looking For Must be certified as a Peer Support Specialist in North Carolina Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery Reliable transportation and willingness to travel in the community Strong communication and time management skills Ability to maintain professional boundaries and follow agency protocols
Flexible schedule Paid based on documented, billable services Supportive and mission-driven work environment Opportunities for growth and continued education
If you're ready to use your lived experience to make a difference and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!
Must be a certified Peer Support Specialist in North Carolina with lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery. Requires reliable transportation for community travel and strong communication skills.
Market context
Certified Peer Support Specialist roles in North Carolina are typically tied to behavioral health, recovery, and community support settings, where demand often follows provider staffing needs and local service expansion. This role is competitive because employers usually require a current NC CPSS certification, lived recovery experience, and reliable transportation, while benefits like health insurance, paid training, and advancement can help offset the hourly pay range. Before applying, confirm your certification status and driver’s license details, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full original posting.
