Peer Support Specialist — New Hanover

Job overview

Compensation is not specified. The Peer Support Specialist — New Hanover role is onsite in Wilmington, NC. ; the posting describes it as competitive and based on experience. The position supports Coastal Horizons Center’s Outpatient Treatment Program and works directly with opioid treatment program staff and treatment providers. The specialist uses recovery-based knowledge and lived experience to encourage engagement in therapy, wellness and recovery services, and primary care. Screening, documentation, outcome tracking, and resource support help maintain continuity of care through a team approach.

What you'll do

• Promote engagement in therapy, wellness and recovery services, and primary care
• conduct rapid screening for communicable disease
• complete outcome and evaluation tracking and reporting
• document services
• assist clients with recovery stories and resource acquisition
• coordinate with opioid treatment program staff, treatment providers, and support services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

peer support specialist

new hanover county

wilmington nc

coastal horizons center

full-time

onsite

outpatient treatment program

recovery support

opioid treatment

primary care engagement

nc peer support certificate

lived experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• educational loan repayment programs
• career growth
• retirement savings plan/401(k)
• paid time off, rollover hours, and 14 paid holidays.

Why this role

Requires a diploma or equivalent or higher, lived experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders, at least 18 months of recovery, and an active North Carolina Peer Support Certificate.

About the employer

Coastal Horizons Center Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.