Peer Support Specialist

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 – ACTT
📍 Charlotte, NC
💰 $20.00–$22.00/hour | Based on experience
🕒 Full-Time | Daytime Schedule
📋 NC Peer Support Specialist Certification Required
Make a Difference Through Lived Experience
Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) in Charlotte, NC.
This is an opportunity to use your lived experience and recovery journey to help individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use challenges build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in the community.
As part of a multidisciplinary ACTT team, you’ll work alongside clinicians, nurses, case managers, and other behavioral health professionals to provide practical, recovery-focused support where clients live, work, and spend their time.
About ACTT
Assertive Community Treatment (ACTT) is a community-based, high-intensity behavioral health service for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. The team provides comprehensive support designed to promote recovery, reduce psychiatric hospitalization, and help clients achieve greater stability and independence.
Services may address mental health, substance use, housing, employment, transportation, social connections, and other daily living needs.
What You’ll Do
Provide peer support, encouragement, mentorship, and advocacy based on your personal recovery experience
Build trusting relationships with clients and support them in achieving individualized recovery goals
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate services and support
Participate in treatment planning and communicate client progress with the treatment team
Connect clients with community resources, appointments, housing, employment, and other support services
Provide or coordinate transportation when needed
Facilitate social, educational, and recovery-focused groups and activities
Participate in crisis response, after-hours assessments, and hospital diversion efforts as needed
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, medical records, releases, and discharge documentation
Participate in daily team meetings and communicate important client updates
Provide support in the community and meet clients in a variety of settings
Perform other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need
North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification – Required
High School Diploma or GED
Must be 21 years of age or older
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain professional boundaries while using lived experience to support others
Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?
At Pyramid Healthcare, you’ll be part of a team focused on helping individuals achieve lasting recovery and greater independence.
What we offer:
Competitive pay of $20–$22/hour
Full-time employment
Comprehensive benefits package
Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
The opportunity to make a direct impact in the community every day
About Pyramid Healthcare
Since 1999, Pyramid Healthcare has provided behavioral health and addiction treatment services across the country. With 80+ programs across nine states, our teams provide a full continuum of care for individuals and families navigating mental health and substance use challenges.
If you’re a North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist who wants to turn your lived experience into meaningful support for others, we’d love to hear from you.
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.