Outpatient Treatment Program Peer Support Specialist

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Educational loan repayment programs

Retirement savings plan/401K

Paid time off programs

Employee engagement activities

Job summary

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. in Wilmington, North Carolina is seeking a motivated Outpatient Treatment Program Peer Support Specialist. This role involves engaging consumers in therapy, assisting clients, and promoting wellness services.

The ideal candidate will have a Diploma/Equivalent and lived experience with mental health or substance use disorders, with at least 18 months in recovery. Benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive insurance, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Equivalent or higher with knowledge in wellness and recovery-based concepts.
• Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders and at least 18 months of recovery.
• Completed or willing to complete the Peer Support Specialist Certification Program.

Responsibilities

• Promote consumer engagement in therapy and wellness services.
• Conduct rapid screening for communicable diseases.
• Document services provided and assist clients sharing recovery stories.

Job description

At Coastal Horizons, our mission is to provide a continuum of professional services to promote healthier lives, stronger families, and safer communities. We are currently seeking a motivated and passionate Outpatient Treatment Program Peer Support Specialist to join our dynamic team. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference, we invite you to explore the exciting positions available with us.

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. is seeking a qualified Peer Support Specialist (PSS) in the following county: New Hanover

The PSS promotes consumer engagement in therapy with clinicians, involvement and engagement with wellness services and recovery support, and engagement with primary care; conducts rapid screening for communicable disease, completes all tracking and reporting requirements for outcomes and evaluation and documents services provided; and assists clients in a variety of ways – sharing of personal recovery stories, resource acquisition, etc. The PSS works directly with the Opioid Treatment Programming staff and CHC Treatment providers to ensure continuity of care and engages in a team approach in the provision of services with treatment providers, and support services.

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma/Equivalent or higher, combined with knowledge of wellness and recovery-based concepts. Lived experiences with mental health and/or substance use disorders and at least 18 months of recovery. Must have completed or be willing to complete the Peer Support Specialist Certification Program.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.