Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
Join RHA Health Services, LLC as a Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist – Community in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Payactiv early access to earned wages
- Employee perks and discount program
- Wellbeing Programs
- Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with RHA Health Services, LLC in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Peer Support Specialist provides individualized recovery-focused support and advocacy to individuals with mental health or substance use challenges. They work within an interdisciplinary team to integrate client preferences into treatment plans and facilitate community self-help activities.
Requirements
Candidates must hold Qualified Mental Health Professional status and Peer Support certification, along with a high school diploma or GED. At least one year of experience working with the supported population and a valid driver's license are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 13.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
3.9/10 work-life score · Above average in Behavioral Health (Peer Support) — ranked against 33 active roles in this specialty
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- No weekends
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