CST Peer Support Specialist (Greenville)

Pathways to Life Inc. is seeking a Certified Community Support Team (CST) Peer Support Specialist to provide person-centered recovery-oriented behavioral health services to adults in the community in Greenville North Carolina. This role is ideal for individuals with lived mental health recovery experience who are passionate about peer support community-based services and helping individuals build independence stability and long-term wellness.

The CST Peer Support Specialist plays a critical role in direct service delivery collaborating with licensed clinicians CST Qualified Professionals and community partners to support each members Person-Centered Plan and promote engagement skill development and successful community integration.

Located in Greenville NC Pathways to Life Inc. is a mission-driven behavioral health organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families across North Carolina. We believe that high-quality care begins with a strong supported teamand we are committed to providing a workplace where employees can grow lead and make a meaningful impact.

At Pathways youll join a collaborative and compassionate team that values professionalism integrity and innovation. We offer ongoing training professional development and opportunities for advancement within a dynamic community-based service environment.

When you join Pathways to Life youre not just accepting a positionyoure becoming part of a team that changes lives strengthens communities and supports your professional growth every step of the way.

The CST Peer Support Specialist provides person-centered recovery-focused peer support services to members in the community. Using lived experience and specialized Peer Support training this role models recovery promotes self-sufficiency and assists members in developing the skills necessary for improved quality of life and sustained stability.

The Peer Support Specialist works collaboratively with CST Qualified Professionals (QPs) the Team Lead Licensed Professionals and community partners to support each members Person-Centered Plan ensuring coordinated strengths-based and recovery-driven care.

• Provide recovery-oriented peer support services in accordance with CST service definitions program requirements and best practices.

• Utilize lived experience to build rapport model recovery instill hope and promote member empowerment and self-advocacy.

• Assist members with coping strategies daily living skills wellness goals and recovery planning to support stability and independence.

• Support members in accessing community resources benefits natural supports housing employment and other community-based services.

• Participate in the development implementation and monitoring of Person-Centered Plans contributing peer perspective to treatment planning.

• Provide crisis support and de-escalation as needed including appropriate linkage to clinical or emergency services in collaboration with the CST team.

• Accompany members in community settings (e.g. appointments skill-building activities) to promote engagement independence and successful outcomes.

• Maintain timely accurate and compliant documentation in accordance with agency policies and MCO/Medicaid standards.

• Collaborate with CST Qualified Professionals Licensed Professionals Team Leads and community partners to monitor progress identify barriers and adjust interventions.

• Participate in team meetings supervision and ongoing training while maintaining professional boundaries confidentiality and ethical conduct at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

• NC Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) credential
• Lived experience in recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Valid drivers license clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and model recovery-oriented behavior.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working in community-based behavioral health services.
  
  

• Familiarity with MCO requirements (Vaya Partners Trillium etc.).
  
  

• Comfort using EHR systems
  
  

Work Schedule & Environment

This is a community-based position requiring flexibility. Work is performed in:

• Community settings
  
  

• Members homes
  
  

• Healthcare and service provider locations
  
  

• Office settings for documentation and team meetings
  
  

Some evening or weekend hours may be required to meet member needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk stand stoop and navigate community environments.
  
  

• Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
  
  

• Ability to drive frequently throughout the workday.
  
  

Pathways to Life Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status marital status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.