Peer Support Specialist-New Hanover

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.

JOB TITLE: Peer Support Specialist

PROGRAM: Outpatient Treatment Program

LOCATION: Wilmington NC New Hanover County

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 hold an active NC Peer Support Certificate

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

REQUEST FOR ACCOMIDATIONS:

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We look forward to reviewing your application!

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.