Peer Support Specialist

Coastal Horizons; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Educational loan repayment programs

Paid time off programs

401K Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Coastal Horizons in Wilmington, NC, is hiring a Peer Support Specialist to promote consumer engagement in therapy and support services. Candidates should have lived experiences with mental health or substance use disorders and 18 months of recovery.

The role includes conducting screenings, assisting clients, and documenting services. Competitive salary and benefits such as medical insurance, paid time off, and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 18 months of recovery experience in mental health/substance use.
• Completion or willingness to complete Peer Support Specialist Certification.

Responsibilities

• Promote consumer engagement in therapy and wellness services.
• Conduct rapid screening for communicable disease.
• Document services provided and assist clients in various ways.

Skills

Consumer engagement with wellness services

Personal recovery experience

Knowledge of recovery-based concepts

Education

Diploma/Equivalent or higher

Peer Support Specialist Certification

Job description

Outpatient Treatment Program Peer Support Specialist

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 Peer Support Specialist to join our dynamic team.

Job Title

Outpatient Treatment Program Peer Support Specialist

Location

Wilmington, NC (New Hanover County)

Role Overview

The PSS promotes consumer engagement in therapy with clinicians, involvement and engagement with wellness services and recovery support, and engagement with primary care. The PSS conducts rapid screening for communicable disease, completes all tracking and reporting requirements for outcomes and evaluation, 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 opportunitiesRetirement 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.