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�Child and Adolescent Day Treatment Specialist

Coastal Horizons
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2026
A recognized leader in substance abuse, mental health, rape crisis, prevention and criminal justice services in southeastern North Carolina, has an opportunity for a Child and Adolescent Day Treatment Specialist in New Hanover and Pender County locations.

JOB TITLE: Child and Adolescent Day Treatment Specialist

LOCATION: New Hanover County

Job Posting

Performs therapeutic interventions in the school and community settings with the identified youth and their families for the purpose to reduce symptoms, improve behavioral functioning, increase the individual�s ability to cope with and relate to others, promote recovery, and enhance the beneficiary�s capacity to function in an educational setting, or to be maintained in community-based services.

Position Highlights

  • Provide direct services through school-based interventions to support family preservation, meeting educational goals, and maintaining appropriate role functioning in community setting as outlined in the Child and Adolescent Day Treatment service definition.
  • Deliver one-on-one and group interventions such as skill building activities, intervene with positive behavioral supports, enhance consumer�s knowledge of interpersonal and community relational skills.
  • Develop individualized Person-Centered Plans and facilitate Child and Family Team meetings. Perform ongoing assessment and evaluation of the social and daily living needs of clients to ensure seamless transition from this enhanced service to the next medically necessary service.
  • The QP will also provide psychoeducation of mental health and substance use needs to the client, their family, school, and other stakeholders.
  • Must have the ability and willingness to perform restraints.

Required Educational/Experiential Qualifications

  • Completion of Bachelor�s Degree in a Human Service field with 2 years of post-Bachelors experience with Mental Health population. Meets requirements under 10A NCAC 27G.0104 as a Qualified Professional for Mental Health � AND � a minimum of two (2) years documented experience with children, adolescents, and families.
  • A valid driver�s license and/or government-issued ID is required. Must have reliable transportation.

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

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at jobs@coastalhorizons.org.

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.

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