Peer Support Specialist - Addiction Medicine Program

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill (NC)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 52,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill) Psychiatry Department seeks a full-time Human Services Practitioner to serve as a Peer Support Specialist within the Addiction Medicine Program, including the outpatient STAR clinic and the ATLAS mobile clinic.

This position uses lived experience to help individuals achieve stability, coordinate referrals, and provide direct care in clinic and community settings, with a 40-hour week in Robeson County, NC.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in a related Human Services discipline and two years of experience related to the area of assignment, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

Providing recovery and peer support services
Functioning as a member of the addiction medicine program
Promoting the recovery culture of the organization
Contributing to the clinical integrity of the addiction medicine program
Supporting in the technical needs of ATLAS mobile clinic, to include assisting with collection of urine drug screens, driving, stocking and restocking items needed by patients, peer support specialists, and clinical staff.

Education

Associate’s degree in a related Human Services discipline

Job description

Department:

Psychiatry - General-412202

Career Area:

Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

Posting Open Date :

11/09/2026

Application Deadline:

11/23/2026

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Human Services Practitioner - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent:

NC06 / GN07

Working Title:

Peer Support Specialist - Addiction Medicine Program

Position Number:

20068128

Vacancy ID:

P021541

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Work Location:

Robeson County, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$41,174 - $51,833

Pay Band Information:

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Notice to Applicants:

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary:

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks to hire a full-time Human Services Practitioner to serve as a Peer Support Specialist. This position will work with various aspects within the Addiction Medicine Program, including the outpatient STAR clinic and the ATLAS mobile clinic. The Peer Support Specialist utilizes their own experiences to offer individuals assistance in achieving stability and obtaining and maintaining the level of coping and basic life skills that is consistent with their treatment goals. The Peer Support Specialist will work within a treatment team in a collaborative environment. The Peer Support Specialist will assist with appropriate linkages, referrals, coordination, follow-up to needed support services, and direct care services.
A fundamental feature of Peer Support Specialist is that the services may be provided in the outpatient clinical setting as well as in the natural environment, which includes known and public locations excluding the Peer Support Specialist’s home. The Peer Support Specialist assumes a lead role in assisting patients with their healthcare needs, including treatment for substance use, mental health and physical health. Through an integrated approach, the Peer Support Specialist utilizes their own experiences to offer individuals assistance in achieving stability and obtaining and maintaining the level of coping and basic life skills that is consistent with their treatment goals.
Responsibilities will include the following:

Providing recovery and peer support services
Functioning as a member of the addiction medicine program
Promoting the recovery culture of the organization
Contributing to the clinical integrity of the addiction medicine program
Supporting in the technical needs of ATLAS mobile clinic, to include assisting with collection of urine drug screens, driving, stocking and restocking items needed by patients, peer support specialists, and clinical staff.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Associate’s degree in a related Human Services discipline and two years of experience related to the area of assignment, or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences: