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 - ACTT
Asheville, NC
$18 - $22/hour (based on education & experience)
Full-Time

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) in Asheville, NC. This is a meaningful opportunity to use your lived experience in recovery to support individuals living with serious mental illness and substance use challenges.
Position Requirements

• Peer Support Specialist Certification in North Carolina (required)
• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation (required)
• Personal lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery (essential to the role)

Key Responsibilities

• Peer Support & Advocacy
  
  • Share your lived experience to inspire hope, foster recovery, and empower clients.
  • Facilitate weekly social, recovery, and educational groups.
  • Provide or arrange transportation to help clients access essential community resources.
• Collaboration & Care Coordination
  
  • Actively engage in interdisciplinary team meetings as a valued member of the ACTT.
  • Assist in developing and supporting individualized recovery and treatment plans.
  • Communicate consistently with referral sources and community partners about client progress.
• Documentation & Compliance
  
  • Maintain accurate records, including releases of information, care plans, medical documentation, and discharge/aftercare planning.
  • Share responsibility for documenting daily team meeting minutes.
• Crisis & Support Services
  
  • Respond to client crises, including crisis planning, hospital diversion, and after-hours assessments (as part of the rotation).
  • Provide ongoing support to promote recovery and stability.

Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?

• Competitive pay: $18 - $22/hour
• Full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement, PTO)
• A mission-driven team environment that values peer experience as a strength
• Training and professional development opportunities to support your growth

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:

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

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours

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