Forensic Community Support Team (CST) Peer Support Specialist

Bring Your Passion.

Carolina Outreach is seeking a Forensic Community Support Team Peer Support Specialist to provide support to adults involved in the criminal justice system who are living with mental health and substance use challenges. Drawing on personal experience in recovery the Peer Support Specialist engages clients in services builds trust and encourages participation in the treatment process.

Build Your Purpose.

As a Forensic CST Peer Support Professional you will work closely with the Forensic CST team to assist clients in developing wellness strategies practicing self-advocacy navigating community resources and strengthening natural supports. Services are delivered in the community and are guided by the principles of recovery empowerment and person-centered care in alignment with the Forensic CST model.

Position Highlights:

• Use lived experience to build trusting relationships and model hope and recovery
• Support client engagement through outreach wellness planning and daily living skill development
• Assist clients in navigating behavioral health legal and social service systems
• Promote housing stability community integration and crisis support as needed
• Collaborate with the team and maintain accurate documentation in line with NC Peer Support Certification requirements

Location:Durham NC

Compensation:This position is compensated using a piece rate model where pay is based on the Relative Value Units (RVUs) assigned to each billable service. Each service is assigned a specific RVU value and your total compensation is determined by the number and type of services you deliver.

Estimated Annual Income Range for a PSS: $37900 to $47900

The range above is an estimate based on productivity. Under this compensation model there is unlimited earning potential!

• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Must be certified as a Peer Support Specialist in the state of North Carolina.
• Experience:
  • Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery
  • Prior justice system involvement is preferred.
  • Experience with using an electronic health record

Grow with Us.

Beyond the engaging work youll also benefit from ncgCAREs competitive benefits package to support you and your loved ones provide work/life balance and invest in your future. The list below is for informational purposes only.

• Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
• Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem) with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors therapists and psychiatrists.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
• Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
• An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for child care.
• Generous paid time off
• 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
• Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
• Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident Critical Illness Short-Term Disability)
• Educational Assistance (your position date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
• Advancement and Career Development Opportunities

Join a team dedicated to providing responsive effective and compassionate care to our communities. Together we can make a differencestarting with you.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals as needed. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA please contact us at

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of your authorization to work in the United States.
ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace.