Peer Support Specialist
Confidential
Posted: February 19, 2026
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Quick Summary
Walk alongside individuals living with mental health and/or substance use disorders, offering support that only someone who has been there can provide. 1-2 years of experience in a related field, preferably in healthcare or social work, is required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex emotional situations.
Required Skills
Job Description
What To Make a Difference Where It Matters Most…
At R&C Consulting Group, we believe in the power of lived experience to guide others toward healing and hope. As a Peer Support Specialist, you’ll walk alongside individuals living with mental health and/or substance use disorders, offering support that only someone who has been there can provide. This is more than a job—it’s a mission to uplift others on their journey to recovery.
We are looking for at least 2 (male and female) people in the Davidson County/Lexington, NC area. This is an onsite/community-based role (not remote). You will not be working in the Monroe office. The Monroe will be where you Direct Supervisor/home base will be. You will be working out of the satellite office in Lexington, NC.
Top Perks:
✅ Flexible Work Schedules
✅ Hybrid Work Options
✅ Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits
✅ PTO & Paid Holidays
✅ Up to $100/Month Mileage Reimbursement (Field-Based)
✅ Supportive, Mission-Driven Team Culture
What You’ll Do
Facilitate one-on-one and group interventions that promote self-worth, personal safety, boundary setting, and growth
Support clients in developing recovery plans, Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs), and Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAPs)
Enhance clients’ coping, communication, and self-management skills
Assist clients in system navigation, including advocacy, appointments, and benefit access
Provide crisis and post-crisis support
Assist with skill development in daily living, socialization, and symptom management
Educate clients on available community resources and support re-entry following hospitalization
Help clients manage appointments with mental health professionals
Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in person-centered planning
Respond as a first responder for crises on a 24/7/365 basis
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency and Medicaid standards
Who You Are
Lived experience with a mental health or substance use disorder
NC Peer Support Specialist Certification
High school diploma or GED
Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with clients and members of the treatment team
Stable recovery and self-identification as a person in recovery
Valid NC driver’s license
Observational skills to interpret demeanor and spot signs of distress or crisis
Ability to work flexible hours and in varied settings
Compassion, resilience, and the ability to build trust with diverse populations
Comfort working independently while staying connected to a supportive team
Not a family member of the individual receiving services
Why Join R&C Consulting Group
Ongoing training and development, including NCI and Peer Support-specific training
Clinical supervision from a Qualified Professional (QP)
Opportunities to make a real impact across North and South Carolina
Flexibility to meet clients where they are—literally and emotionally
Work Environment & Schedule
This role involves travel within the community and requires a flexible schedule based on client needs. Peer Support staff may work individually or with small groups (not exceeding 1:9 ratio), under a supervision ratio of 1:6 (QP to Peer Support FTEs). Services are billed in 15-minute increments.