Qualified Professional for Peer Support Services

Porthealth; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Full benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

EAP & legal services

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health seeks a compassionate, full-time Qualified Professional for Peer Support Services in Morehead City, NC. You will conduct screenings, evaluations, and treatment planning while delivering counseling and crisis stabilization for adults receiving outpatient services.

Collaborative work with clinicians and partners shapes person-centered care and aftercare plans. You will coordinate referrals, support life-domain progress, and contribute to a mission-driven team with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by USDOE/CACREP.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with the targeted population.
• Must have or have had MH or SA services in the past.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Screening, evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and treatment planning for adults.
• Counseling, psychotherapy, crisis stabilization, and aftercare planning.
• Coordinate referrals and community resources to support client progress.

Skills

Confidentiality

Tech savviness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated full‑time Qualified Professional for Peer Support Services to join our team in Morehead City, NC.

This isn’t just a job — you will be influencing change and shaping futures as a leader in our shared mission of helping people reach their full potential.

Your Role in Our Mission

As a Qualified Professional for Peer Support Service, you will provides screening, evaluations, diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, counseling, psychotherapy, crisis stabilization, and referral services for adults receiving outpatient mental health and substance use treatment. Working collaboratively with physicians, clinical staff, community partners, and support systems, this role develops person‑centered treatment and aftercare plans, facilitates individual and group services, coordinates referrals and community resources, and supports client progress across life domains.

Why Join Us?

As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance use services that care about your success.

This position follows a Monday – Friday Scheduled: 8am – 5pm

• Competitive pay: $18.00/Hr. – $24.00/Hr.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an entity approved by USDOE, CHEA or CACREP.
• Minimum of Two (2) years’ experience working with the supported population and meets
  qualifications for Qualified Professional.
• Must be or have been a recipient of MH or SA or both services in the past.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Valid, unrestricted North Carolina driver’s license; reliable transportation; and current vehicle
  insurance.
• Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy.

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in‑person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!