Peer Support Specialist - Addiction Medicine Program

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid leave

Health insurance

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill seeks a full-time Human Services Practitioner (Peer Support) to work within the Addiction Medicine Program, including STAR clinic and ATLAS mobile clinic. You will use your lived experience to help clients stabilize and develop life skills aligned with treatment goals.

You will join a collaborative treatment team, facilitate linkages, referrals, and follow-up, and support service delivery in both outpatient and mobile settings.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related Human Services discipline and two years of related experience.
• Experience in outpatient clinic, hospital, or mobile clinic settings preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery and peer support services.
• Function as a member of the addiction medicine program.
• Promote the recovery culture of the organization.
• Contribute to the clinical integrity of the addiction medicine program.
• Assist with ATLAS mobile clinic technical needs and supplies.

Skills

Peer support

Team collaboration

Clinical coordination

Education

Associate's degree in Human Services

Job description

Career Area Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Is this an internal only recruitment?

No

Posting Open Date 11/09/2026

Application Deadline 11/23/2026

Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Salary Grade Equivalent NC06 / GN07

Position Number 20068128

Vacancy ID P021541

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

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

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.

• 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

• Experience with Community Based Service Models.
• Experience with Community Outreach and providing support services.
• Incumbent resides in the Robeson County area.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Carrying, moving, and lifting items for outpatient and mobile clinic needs, not to exceed 35 pounds, with or without accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• Certification/licenses
• List of References

Optional Documents

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Human Services Practitioner position.
  • Associate's degree in a related Human Services discipline and two years of experience related to the area of assignment.
  • Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in related Human Services discipline.
  • High school diploma/GED and at least 4 years of related experience.
  • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and related experience to equal 8 years (ex. 3 years of high school and 5 years of related experience).
  • None of the above.
• * Describe experience you may have working in an outpatient clinic, hospital setting , and mobile clinic.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience working with those with a substance use disorder.

  (Open Ended Question)