HCBS Certified Peer Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide individual supervision and mentorship to Certified Peer Support Specialists in accordance with South Carolina Medicaid RBHS requirements.
• Document supervision sessions and maintain required supervisory records.
• Review service documentation for accuracy, quality, medical necessity, and compliance with applicable Medicaid requirements.
• Support staff in providing person-centered, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented mental health services.
• Promote strategies that help individuals improve emotional regulation, coping skills, self-advocacy, social connections, and independent living skills.
• Guide staff in helping members identify personal goals, recognize strengths, and develop skills to manage mental health challenges.
• Monitor service quality and support staff in maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and ethical standards.
• Identify staff training needs and provide ongoing coaching to strengthen service delivery.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to promote coordinated, individualized care.
• Support compliance with applicable SCDHHS policies, documentation standards, and organizational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Must meet the CPSS Supervisor qualifications established by the current South Carolina Medicaid RBHS Provider Manual, including the applicable credentialing and experience pathway for the supervisor role.
• Knowledge of mental health services, peer support principles, person-centered planning, and trauma-informed care.
• Understanding of professional boundaries, confidentiality, and the South Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification Program Code of Ethics.
• Ability to provide effective supervision, mentorship, and constructive feedback.
• Strong written communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges in building confidence, independence, and meaningful community connections.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising, mentoring, or training Certified Peer Support Specialists, or CPSS certified.
• Familiarity with South Carolina Medicaid RBHS requirements and behavioral health documentation.
• Experience working with children, adults, and families receiving mental health services.
• Knowledge of coping skills, emotional wellness, community integration, and independent living support.
• Experience collaborating with therapists, behavioral health providers, and community-based service teams.