Come join our Family and be part of providing healthcare In the CommunityFor the Community.

Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc. provides accessible and affordable health care with excellencewhere patients come first. Regardless of an individuals ability to pay or their insurance status, we believe that EVERYONE deserves access to quality health care.

As a nonprofit, federally qualified health center (FQHC), we strive to meet the needs of our community and breakdown barriers that prevent individuals from seeking health care. Our service offering includes primary medical care, behavioral health, pharmacy and dental services in an integrated model that provides a comprehensive approach to care for our patients.

Position Overview ThePeer Support Specialist (PSS), as part of the primary care treatment team, provides peer supportive services to develop meaningful and trusting relationship with patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders. This position reports to the Integrated Behavioral Health Manager.

THIS POSITION OFFERS A 40-HOUR WORKWEEK, NO WEEKENDS, FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE, 12 PAID HOLIDAYS, BI-WEEKLY PAY!

Essential Tasks

• Provide individualized coaching and support to patients.
• Assist patients with increasing social support networks of relatives, friends and/or significant others.
• Establish therapeutic rapport by openness and trust.
• Interact effectively with individuals, families, and involved agencies to promote active recovery treatment and relapse prevention.
• Provide essential expertise and consultation to promote a culture in which each individuals point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and incorporated into the treatment process.
• Assist clinical staff in the development of patient focused plan of care.

Experience and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certificate.
• One year of experience working with persons with mental health or substance use disorders, preferred.
• Relevant personal life experience, preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Microsoft Word.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to demonstrate empathy.
• Effective communication skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's license.

Schedule Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm 8-hour shift Day shift, some nights and weekends

Physical Requirements

• Potential sitting or standing for long periods of time, occasional bending, stooping, lifting including of patients, reaching forward and overhead. Proper lifting techniques required.
• May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day.
• Frequent computer work required.
• Must be able to travel freely in the local area; between clinics, hospitals, health departments, etc.

Benefits

• 401(k) and match
• ADandD insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Vision Insurance

Job Type Full-Time

License/Certification

• North Carolina Driver's License