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Easterseals PORT Health lists this Qualified Professional for Peer Support Services opportunity in morehead city, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Qualified Professional for Peer Support Services
Job Category : Behavioral Health
Requisition Number : PEERS
Posted : July 20, 2026
Full-Time
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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!
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Worksite address
morehead city, NC, 28557, US
Who can apply
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