Qualified Professional for Peer Support

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Qualified Professional to join our team, committed to providing exceptional behavioral health and mental health support. In this vital role, you will deliver comprehensive counseling services, crisis intervention, and management to individuals facing mental health challenges. Your expertise will help foster a safe, supportive environment where clients can achieve their recovery goals and improve their overall well-being. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people's lives through compassionate care and professional guidance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of clients’ mental health needs using evidence-based approaches and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and crisis management to de-escalate situations, ensuring client safety and stability.
• Deliver behavioral health counseling, including addiction counseling and mental health therapy, tailored to individual client needs.
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to foster motivation for change and support clients’ recovery journeys.
• Mentor clients by offering guidance, encouragement, and skill-building strategies to promote resilience and independence.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions within electronic health record (EHR) systems, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, social workers, and community resources to coordinate comprehensive care plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related behavioral health field. In NC, a QP may be an LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, RN with BH experience, or certain degrees experience

Service Oversight & Care Coordination

• Proven experience in crisis intervention and crisis management within a behavioral health setting.
• Strong knowledge of mental health counseling practices, addiction counseling, and behavioral health principles.
• Skilled in motivational interviewing techniques to engage clients effectively.
• Familiarity with EHR systems for documentation and case management purposes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor and build rapport with diverse populations.
• Certification or licensure as required by state or local regulations (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) is highly preferred but not mandatory for all roles. Join us in making a difference! This role offers the chance to empower individuals on their path to recovery while working in a supportive environment that values your expertise and dedication. We believe in fostering growth—both professionally and personally—and are committed to providing the resources you need to succeed every step of the way.
• Provide ongoing supervision, coaching, and feedback to CPSS and unlicensed direct care staff.

• Review documentation for accuracy and Medicaid compliance.
• Ensure staff follow crisis protocols, boundaries, and ethical practices.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.48 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shelby, NC 28150

Salary : $21 - $22