UPMC: Integrated health system providing clinical care and medical insurance.
High school diploma or equivalent; lived recovery experience; understanding of mental health and peer support; willingness to share experiences; Office 365 familiarity. Peer certification preferred.
Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
Phoenixville or Chester County or Montgomery County
$16-$20/hrFieldPart Time, Full Time
Penn Psychiatric Center: Providing outpatient psychiatric care and mental health therapy services.
Peer Specialist certification and high school diploma/GED required; valid Pennsylvania driver’s license with clean driving record required; strong communication and recovery-oriented skills.
Horizon House: Provides community-based behavioral health and disability support services.
1+ YOESelf-identified lived-experience peer with peer specialist certification, high school diploma/GED, valid driver's license, 1+ year paid/volunteer experience, strong communication and recovery mentoring skills.
Vetty: Automated background screening and identity verification software platform.
1+ YOEBoard certified peer specialist (or complete forensic peer training within 6 months), valid driver's license and insurance, 1+ year experience (mental health preferred), Act 73/34/33 clearances, ability to use EHR and document services.
John F. Kennedy Behavioral Health Center: Provides community-based behavioral health and addiction treatment services.
Peer Specialist certification and lived recovery experience required; HS diploma/GED; complete WRAP and WRAP Facilitator training within 12 months; maintain CEUs; conduct outreach, documentation, group facilitation, and crisis support.
Acadia HealthcareNasdaq: ACHC: Provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services.
3+ YOEHigh school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years in behavioral health, peer specialist certification, CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; acute inpatient experience preferred.
Villanova University: Private Catholic research university providing higher education and research.
Must be a Villanova enrolled student; interest in personal finance; strong communication, empathy, organization, and time-management; complete Fincert.org Certified Financial Peer Mentor certification.
PATH: Provides community behavioral health and intellectual disability services.
High school diploma or GED; experience supporting people with psychiatric or intellectual disabilities preferred; Pennsylvania-approved peer specialist certification, EHR use, recovery history, and crisis intervention ability.
Valley Youth House: Provides housing, counseling, and support services for vulnerable youth.
Peer with lived mental-health experience to provide one-on-one support, community-based services, documentation, and crisis reporting; high school diploma/GED and Act 33-34 clearances required.
Valley Forge Medical Center & Hospital: Specialized hospital providing medical detox and residential addiction treatment.
High school diploma or equivalent and required Peer Support certification. One year of addiction treatment or mental healthcare experience preferred; knowledge of recovery, relapse prevention, trauma-informed care, and group facilitation.
Elwyn: Provides support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
CPS certification required, high school diploma/GED, CPR capability, driver's license with 2+ years driving, Microsoft Office basic skills, ability to work evenings/weekends and provide peer recovery supports.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Electronic Health Record (EHR), Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Merakey: Provider of integrated behavioral health, developmental, and education services.
Pennsylvania-certified Peer Support Specialist required, high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, lived experience with mental health services, and preferred 2 years of paid/volunteer experience with severe mental illness.
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT), DailyPay
The Consortium: Provides behavioral health and substance use treatment services.
High school diploma/GED and Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) required; valid driver’s license; ability to travel 60%; strong written/oral skills, data entry, crisis response, and completion of agency training hours.
COMHAR: Provides community-based behavioral health and human services.
HS/GED and Certified Peer Specialist certification required. Provide peer support, assist with ADLs, co‑facilitate groups, accompany clients to appointments, complete timely documentation, and participate in treatment teams.
Southwest Behavioral Care: Provides mental health and substance abuse treatment and support.
1+ YOESelf-identified lived experience with serious mental illness, high school diploma/GED, completion of state Peer Specialist Certification, 12 months recent work/volunteer or 24 credits post-secondary, and required criminal/child abuse/FBI clearances.
School District of Philadelphia: Providing K-12 public education services in Philadelphia.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma or equivalent; 1 year as parent/primary caregiver for a child with mental/emotional/behavioral disorder; complete Pennsylvania Family Peer training within 90 days.
School District of Philadelphia: Provides public K-12 education to students in Philadelphia.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma or equivalent, 1 year caregiver experience for a youth with mental/behavioral disorder, Microsoft Office proficiency, confidentiality, complete Pennsylvania Family Peer training within 90 days.
Sevita: Specialized home and community-based healthcare and rehabilitation provider.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED, 1–2 years related paid or volunteer experience, peer support certification, valid driver's license, registration, and auto insurance required.