Overview
Peer Support Specialist for Substance Use Disorder Services – Morganton, NC
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Position Type : Full time
Location : Morganton, NC
Requirement : NC Peer Support Specialist certification listed on the NCCPSSP
A Caring Alternative, LLC (ACA) is a well-established comprehensive care agency providing behavioral health and substance use disorder services to adults, adolescents, and children in Western North Carolina. The agency was founded on the belief that when people truly care and are willing to go the extra mile, we will not only improve lives, but we will also create success in the lives of the people we support.
For more information, visit our website at www.caringalternative.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Why apply at A Caring Alternative?
- We celebrate diversity; bring your true self and we strive to enhance the value of our work through respectful curiosity of one another's culture.
- Competitive pay rates; we offer a competitive rate of pay.
- Work-related mileage is paid tax free.
- Be a Team Member! We are dedicated to promoting talents and growth to improve the environment and quality for those we serve.
- Strong Core Values! Join a values-based, family-owned company with a caring culture.
- Flexibility; promote a healthy work-life balance within a team environment.
- Training! Solid training is provided and paid for by the company. Free CPR, First Aid and NPI training. CEUs are available and external training is also paid for by the company.
Benefits
Company laptop provided for most positions401(k) & Roth retirement plans; company matching11 paid holidaysDirect depositPaid Time Off accrual begins upon hire (100 hours first year)Major medical, dental & vision insurance; 16 hours paid sick time after 60 daysCompany paid Life InsuranceShort term & long term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance Program for financial, emotional & legal helpResponsibilities
Provide coaching, mentoring, and consultation to individuals receiving SUD services to promote recovery, self-advocacy, and self-directionPromote wellness management strategies, including delivering manualized interventions (e.g., Wellness Recovery Action Planning, Illness Management and Recovery)Serve as an active member of the SUD team, facilitating the Person-Centered Plan process for individualsAssist with planning for group sessions and lead group sessionsGive input in the assessment of consumer risk and develop safety plansAssist with monitoring results of biochemical assays and develop appropriate interventions for positive drug screensQualifications
NC Peer Support Specialist certificationOne (1) year of professional adult substance use work experienceExceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills; high proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportationPass criminal background check and other regulatory checksProvide proof of educationEducation And Experience Required : NC Peer Support Specialist certification; one year of professional adult substance use work experience.
Additional notes : A Caring Alternative, LLC is a CARF-accredited service provider with facilities in Asheville, NIC; CABHA certified and a Trauma Informed Agency, serving multiple counties with a range of services.
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