Peer Support Specialist

The Problem Severe mental illness affects over 15 million adults in the United States. Conditions include schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar I, and treatment‑resistant depression. The rest of healthcare has systematically failed to build for these conditions. Who We Are Amae Health is a Series B, venture‑backed Public Benefit Corporation that delivers specialty outpatient care for people living with severe mental illness. We design and operate high‑acuity, in‑person clinics across the United States. Our model integrates psychiatry, therapy, primary care, dietitians, and community health workers under one roof to deliver coordinated, longitudinal care. Leading health systems collaborate with Amae to bring this model to their communities, including New York‑Presbyterian, Cedars‑Sinai, Mass General Brigham, Novant Health, and CommonSpirit Health. Why We Are Different Integrated care, not a referral network: psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, dietitians, and community health workers work side‑by‑side and share responsibility for the same patients. Practice at the top of your license with manageable caseloads and meaningful clinical depth. Continuous learning through ongoing training, supervision, and mentorship in evidence‑based SMI care. Contribution to new outcomes frameworks and research shaping the future of severe mental illness care. Model built for sustainability: team‑based care, thoughtful caseloads, and strong infrastructure. The Role Full‑time, on‑site Peer Support Specialist at our Charlotte, NC clinic. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm ET. What You’ll Work On Provide one‑on‑one coaching to support members' personal goals and strengthen skills for recovery. Plan and lead group activities that encourage participation, build community, and celebrate progress. Help members access and navigate community resources such as housing, SNAP benefits, employment services, and other social resources. Conduct field work in the community, including home check‑ins and attending events with members as a supportive peer. Collaborate with teammates and clinical staff to ensure every member receives compassionate, coordinated support. Complete required administrative tasks and documentation accurately and on time. Participate in ongoing training and supervision; attend team meetings and case discussions. What You’ll Have Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) certification required. Minimum 2 years of stable, personal recovery. High school diploma or equivalent required. At least 2 years of experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges. Strong coaching and motivational skills with ability to support individuals through challenges and model effective coping strategies. Ability to engage effectively one‑on‑one and in groups; group facilitation experience preferred. Knowledge of the Charlotte area mental health and social service systems. Understanding of member rights, confidentiality, and trauma‑informed care. Holistic approach to health and wellness. Basic computer proficiency (Google Suite, EHR documentation). What We’re Building A national care delivery model for the highest‑acuity patients in behavioral health. Precision medicine for SMI with individualized treatment informed by multimodal clinical, behavioral, and social data. A clinical operating system that puts longitudinal data, real‑time patient signals, and purpose‑built tools into a single decision layer for care teams. Frontier science and measurement defining and validating outcomes frameworks for this field. A collaboration model with leading health systems that proves coordinated SMI care can work at scale. Compensation & Benefits Base pay for this position is $21.00 per hour. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Parental leave and programs built around well‑being. Specifics will be discussed during the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amae Health