Peer Support Specialist (ACTT)

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Winston-Salem, NC · Winston-Salem · United States

Posted Apr 6, 2026

Other
Client Support

Job description

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.

Peer Support Specialist (ACT Team)

📍 Winston-Salem, NC (Forsyth County Coverage)
💰 $20.00 – $24.00 per hour
🕒 Full-Time | Day Schedule

Use Your Lived Experience to Make a Real Impact

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serving Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.

In this role, you’ll use your lived experience to support individuals with mental health and substance use challenges—helping them build stability, access resources, and move toward long-term recovery.

About Pyramid Healthcare

Since 2006, Pyramid Healthcare has been a leader in behavioral health and substance use treatment across North Carolina. Our services include Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Cross-Area Services, and ACTT programs. We are committed to meeting clients where they are and providing personalized, recovery-focused care.

About the ACT Team

Our ACTT program is a community-based, multidisciplinary team providing intensive support to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Services are delivered in the community and focus on mental health, substance use recovery, vocational support, and housing stability.

What You’ll Do

Provide peer support using your lived experience as part of a multidisciplinary team
Build trusting relationships with clients and support their recovery goals
Assist with treatment planning and ongoing client engagement
Maintain accurate client records, including documentation and care plans
Communicate regularly with referral sources and care team members
Help clients access community resources, including providing or coordinating transportation
Facilitate weekly psychoeducational and support groups
Participate in team meetings and document daily staffing updates
Respond to crisis situations as needed, including supporting emergency interventions
Perform additional duties to support team and client success

What We’re Looking For

Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) – North Carolina (Required)
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s License
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Passion for helping others in recovery

Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?

Meaningful, mission-driven work supporting your community
Collaborative, team-based environment
Consistent full-time schedule
Opportunity to grow within behavioral health
Competitive hourly pay and benefits

👉 Apply today to use your experience to help others build a path to recovery.

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Programs
Referral Bonus opportunities
And More!

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.