Peer Support Specialist (PSS) – ACTT

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Mars Hill, NC – $18.00–$22.00 per hour – Full-Time | Monday–Friday

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Peer Support Specialist (PSS) to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) in Mars Hill, NC.

As a Peer Support Specialist, you'll use your own lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery to inspire hope, build meaningful relationships, and empower individuals living with serious mental illness to achieve their recovery goals. ACTT is a community-based, "hospital without walls" program that delivers comprehensive behavioral health services directly where clients live, work, and thrive.

If you're passionate about helping others through shared experience and want to make a lasting impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

• North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification (required)
• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Personal lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery (required)
• Valid North Carolina driver's license with reliable transportation (required)
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills

• Build trusting, supportive relationships through shared lived experience.
• Encourage hope, resilience, and personal growth while supporting clients in achieving recovery goals.
• Facilitate recovery-focused, educational, and social groups.
• Assist clients with developing independent living skills and community integration.
• Provide or coordinate transportation to appointments, services, and community resources as needed.

• Participate in daily ACTT team meetings and contribute valuable peer perspectives.
• Collaborate with clinicians, nurses, case managers, and other team members to develop individualized treatment and recovery plans.
• Communicate effectively with referral sources, family members, and community providers to support continuity of care.

• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the electronic health record.
• Maintain client records, releases of information, treatment documentation, and discharge planning.
• Assist with documenting daily team meetings and other required program records.

• Provide support during behavioral health crises and assist with crisis planning.
• Participate in rotating on-call responsibilities for after-hours support, when applicable.
• Help clients navigate community resources that promote long-term recovery, stability, employment, housing, and wellness.

• Competitive pay: $18.00–$22.00 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k)
• Monday–Friday full-time schedule
• Ongoing training, supervision, and professional development
• Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on recovery and community impact
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families every day

Join Pyramid Healthcare and become part of a team that's transforming behavioral healthcare—one person, one family, and one community at a time.

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