44 peer support specialist jobs at 26 companies in Bethlehem, PA
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Peer Support Specialist
Hatboro, Pennsylvania, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Horizon House: Provider of community-based behavioral health and social 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.
Acadia HealthcareNASDAQ: ACHC: Provider of behavioral healthcare and addiction treatment 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.
Legacy Treatment Services: New Jersey nonprofit behavioral health and human services provider serving children, adults, and families.
1+ YOERequires crisis intervention training, 2 years of continuous recovery from an SMI or SUD diagnosis, 1 year of community field experience, approved peer certification, and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences: Public academic health center providing biomedical education, research, clinical care, and health-professions training.
3+ YOEHigh school diploma or equivalent, 3 years relevant experience including 2 years lived experience with the target population, peer support certification or eligibility, and valid driver's license or alternate transportation.
Valley Forge Medical Center and Hospital: Private Pennsylvania addiction-treatment hospital providing medical detox, residential rehabilitation, wound care, and 24-hour care for adults.
High school diploma or equivalent required; peer support certification required; one year of addiction treatment or mental healthcare experience preferred; knowledge of recovery and trauma-informed care.
Center For Family Services: Non-profit providing social services, behavioral health, and community support.
2+ YOEMust have lived experience with mental health recovery (minimum 2 years), hold an approved peer specialist credential (CPRS, NCPRSS, CRSP or DMHAS-approved), have a current driver's license with a clean driving record, and demonstrate sound decision-making and interpersonal skills.
John F. Kennedy Behavioral Health Center: Nonprofit Philadelphia behavioral health center providing mental-health and substance-use treatment to adults, children, and families.
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.
Peerstar, LLC: Private Pennsylvania behavioral health organization providing Medicaid-covered peer support to people facing mental health and recovery challenges.
0.5+ YOEMust attest to a mental health diagnosis and recovery, complete or possess state peer certification (CPS), 6–12 months relevant work/volunteer experience, be 18+, use iPad for documentation, and have reliable transportation.
Community Behavioral Health: Nonprofit behavioral health managed care organization serving Philadelphia Medicaid recipients through mental health and substance-use services.
1+ YOERequires peer specialist certification, PA child abuse clearance, 1–2 years of direct peer support experience, community-based or clinic experience, strong communication, travel throughout Philadelphia, Microsoft Office, and HIPAA compliance.
PATH: Philadelphia nonprofit providing behavioral health and intellectual disability services to children, youth, families, and adults.
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.
Preferred Behavioral Health Group: New Jersey nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider serving children, adults, and families with mental health and addiction services.
2+ YOERequires 2 continuous years of sustained recovery, high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, age 21+, substance use disorder knowledge, required peer-support training, and drug and background checks. CPRS and bachelor's degree preferred.
COMHAR: Nonprofit health and human services provider serving children, adults, and families with behavioral health and intellectual disabilities.
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.
Kingston or Luzerne County or Wyoming County or United States
FieldFull Time
Families United Network: Pennsylvania nonprofit social-services agency providing foster care, adoption, peer support, and family-strengthening services.
Lived experience raising a child with a mental or behavioral health diagnosis, valid driver's license, and required state police, FBI, and child abuse clearances.
Valley Youth House: Pennsylvania nonprofit providing shelter, housing, counseling, prevention, and life-skills services to children, youth, and families.
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.
Sevita: Provider of home and community-based specialized health care.
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.
PMHCC, Inc.: Nonprofit human-services systems manager providing behavioral-health, housing, and administrative support for Philadelphia-area public programs.
High school diploma/GED, completed trauma-informed peer support competency certificate, strong communication and community engagement skills; peer certification preferred or required within one year.
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
Community Council Health Systems: Philadelphia nonprofit behavioral health provider delivering mental health, substance-use, case-management, and educational services for adults and children.
Provide mobile peer support in community settings, crisis intervention, problem solving, conflict resolution, cultural competence, and group facilitation.
Bethanna: Christian nonprofit human-services organization providing adoption, child-welfare, and behavioral-health care for children and families in Pennsylvania.
High school diploma or equivalent, lived experience supporting a child/adolescent with behavioral health or foster care, strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Action Wellness: Nonprofit HIV-services organization providing trauma-informed care, housing, and prevention for people living with HIV.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED, active Pennsylvania Certified Recovery Specialist certification, and one year of lived recovery experience. Peer support experience preferred; certification support may be provided after hire.