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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 34 posted behavioral health roles in Fayetteville, North Carolina rates. This role sits in the 11th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 49% below the Fayetteville, North Carolina median for behavioral health roles.
The Peer Specialist provides recovery-oriented support to individuals with mental health or substance use conditions by utilizing lived experience to promote wellness and self-determination. They work within an interdisciplinary team to facilitate recovery groups, assist with treatment planning, and provide community-based advocacy and crisis intervention.
Job posting title
Peer specialist
Job Description
The Peer Specialist provides recovery-oriented peer support services to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use conditions. Using their own lived experience, the Peer Specialist promotes hope, self-determination, wellness, and recovery while assisting individuals in achieving personal goals. Working as part of an interdisciplinary ACT/ACT Plus team, the Peer Specialist provides advocacy, education, trauma-informed support, and guidance to help individuals build coping skills, strengthen community connections, and improve overall quality of life.
Responsibilities: Of the job and essential elements
Direct duties
Provides peer support services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use conditions.
Utilizes lived experience to promote recovery, resilience, hope, and self-determination.
Assists individuals in developing coping skills, wellness strategies, and recovery goals.
Facilitates peer-led recovery support groups and activities.
Supports individuals in achieving personal goals related to housing, employment, education, and community integration.
Assists in developing and implementing person-centered treatment and recovery plans.
Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Provides advocacy and support for individuals receiving services.
Assists individuals in preparing for recovery planning meetings and expressing their goals, preferences, and needs.
Provides education and guidance to team members regarding recovery-oriented practices and peer support principles.
Engages individuals through outreach, relationship building, and ongoing support.
Provides crisis intervention and support services as assigned.
Assists in completing assessments, wellness plans, and other recovery-related documentation.
Supports the development of natural supports and community connections.
Encourages independence, self-advocacy, and personal growth.
Maintains accurate and timely service documentation.
Requirements
Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery. A valid driver's license with three years of driving experience and the ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification are required.
Apis Services maintains a drug-free workplace. As a general policy, pre-employment drug testing is not required for employment with Apis Services.
However, drug and alcohol testing may be required under specific circumstances, including but not limited to:
Following a work-related vehicle accident, in accordance with applicable policy and legal requirements.
Following a workplace incident or injury where post-incident or workers’ compensation drug testing is appropriate or required.
Certain affiliates may be subject to federal, state, licensing, regulatory, contractual, or funding agency requirements that mandate pre-employment or ongoing drug testing for specific positions or programs. In those cases, the affiliate-specific policy will govern those positions.
The statements on these pages reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified. These statements shall not be considered as the detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. We rely on good judgment, common sense, and teamwork.
From time to time, you may be requested to perform other duties essential to the effective operation of the affiliate. Although these duties may not be identified in this written job description, you will be required to perform such tasks provided appropriate training has been given.
Schedule flexibility
Please note that work schedules are subject to change based on business needs. Flexibility in working hours, including evenings, weekends, travel, and various work locations may be required.
The more you know and the more areas in which you can work within the affiliate will add value to you as a professional and contribute to the continued success of Inperium, Inc. and its Family of Services.
Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its constellation of affiliate companies. Apis Services and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other protected status under applicable law. This policy of equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
Market context
Peer support roles remain steady in North Carolina
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.
