Carteret

Part time (may well become full time if you want) Certified Peer Support Specialist to work in the home and community with adults struggling with mental health and substance use diagnoses.  Our agency is a medium sized community mental health agency with 5 offices in the eastern part of NC.  Hourly rate ranges from $17-$20 depending on experience and education.  Flexible schedule, ability to be creative in your work, able to spend from 5 to 15 hours per week with each individual.  Benefits for those working over 30 hours weekly.  Please submit resume to

To be considered for employment, all candidates must continue to our Career Center through ADP by using the link below to complete the application process and upload a current resume. The resume must provide your level of education and detail work experience, including: Employer Name (dates of service, average number of hours worked per week, essential duties of the job as related to the position you are applying for), Education (degree type, date degree was awarded, institution), Licensure/Certification (if applicable). We cannot accept resumes through Handshake.

The Job

Carteret County Government’s new Post Overdose Response Team (PORT) is seeking to fill a Certified Peer Support Specialist role.  Do you have a desire to assist in the prevention of overdose fatalities in the community?  Are you a compassionate & professional individual who has experience in community service and working with families in crisis?  Then, a Certified Peer Support Specialist position may be the role for you! 

CPSS to serve as a Care Management Extender.  Care Management is a service that coordinates both the physical and mental health/substance use care of individuals with Medicaid.  This position may be part time or full time depending on the applicants needs and the needs of the agency.  Salary is $18+ per hour.  The Extender will work hand in hand with the Care Manager to support individuals in the following ways: 

CPSS to serve as a Care Management Extender.  Care Management is a service that coordinates both the physical and mental health/substance use care of individuals with Medicaid.  This position may be part time or full time depending on the applicants needs and the needs of the agency.  Salary is $18 per hour.  The Extender will work hand in hand with the Care Manager to support individuals in the following ways: 

Peer Support Qualified Professional to help lead a team of certified peers and individual support workers.  The QP is responsible for meeting with members to assist in getting them into services, writing Person Centered Plans, matching the member with a peer support staff and supervising the staff to ensure the success of the program.  4 year college degree plus experience in the human service field is required.  

Certified Peer Support Specialist to work either as a community based worker, working 1:1 with individuals with mental health or substance abuse struggles OR as part of the care management team working to address both the clients mental health and physical health struggles.  Positions may begin as part time but can become full time with benefits.  Please submit resume or letter of interest to lindamcdonald@lechris.com.  Needing individuals in Carteret, Craven, Pitt and Edgecombe/Nash areas.  $16-$19 per hour.  

CPSS to work part-time in home and community setting in New Bern or Morehead City areas.  This is not an office based position.  The CPPS works 1:1 with individuals to develop wellness plans, provide advocacy training, assist with vocational and educational goals, assist in developing household maintenance skills, assist in building natural supports, teach coping skills for depression, anxiety, anger, etc.  The CPPS position could possibly become full time if the employee is interested.  $15-19 per hour.  Respond to Tracy Wells @