51 peer support specialist jobs at 30 companies in Pennsylvania
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Peer Support Specialist
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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.
Horizon House Rehabilitation Services: Nonprofit mental-health rehabilitation provider serving adults with behavioral-health needs, disabilities, and homelessness in Pennsylvania.
1+ YOEMust be a certified peer specialist with lived experience of serious mental illness, high school diploma/GED, good communication, ability to establish trusting relationships, and flexibility for on-call and local travel.
Acadia HealthcareNASDAQ: ACHC: Provider of behavioral healthcare and addiction treatment services.
High school diploma or GED and required WVCBAPP PRSS certification. No prior field experience required; addiction recovery, peer support, MAT, documentation, HIPAA, and multidisciplinary care experience preferred.
Marion or Morganton or North Carolina or Georgia or Pennsylvania or Tennessee or New Jersey
$15-$17/hrHybridFull Time
RHA Health Services: Provides behavioral health, intellectual disability, and substance use support services.
Must be a Certified Peer Support Specialist in NC or PA; valid driver\u0000s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation required; 1 year behavioral-health experience preferred; pre-employment background and drug screening.
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital: Nonprofit academic psychiatric hospital providing mental health and addiction care, research, and training in Pittsburgh.
High school diploma or equivalent, lived mental health or substance use recovery experience, Certified Peer Specialist certification, CPR, driver's license, crisis management, and required clearances.
Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
Keystone Human Services: Provides community-based support for people with disabilities.
High school diploma or equivalent, Peer Support certification, effective communication and basic computer skills, valid driver's license, insured vehicle, and successful pre-employment clearances.
BCRC, Inc.: Nonprofit disability-services provider helping people with intellectual, developmental, psychiatric, and-occurring disabilities pursue work, recovery, and independence.
1+ YOEMust have lived experience with mental health/addiction, ≥1 year paid/volunteer experience in last 3 years, high school/GED, Certified Peer Specialist credential (or obtain after hire), valid driver\u000driver's license and reliable vehicle, ability to pass background check, Microsoft Word and Outlook skills.
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.
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.
TrueNorth Wellness Services: Nonprofit Central Pennsylvania behavioral health agency providing trauma-informed mental health, autism, crisis, counseling, and residential services.
PA Certified Peer Specialist required, high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license and reliable transportation; experience using lived experience to support recovery; able to work with ages 14+.
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.
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.
Peer Specialist - Behavioral Health Crisis Walk in Center - York
York, Pennsylvania, United States
OnsiteFull Time
WellSpan Philhaven: Nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider serving children, adults, and families with mental health and substance-use services.
Requires a high school diploma or GED, mental health system experience, valid driver's license, Certified Peer Specialist credential within 90 days, peer support training, and lived experience with mental health recovery.
Certified Peer Support Specialist, Full-Time, Daylight Hours w/ Flexibility Needed
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States
$16-$21/hrOnsiteFull Time
Skills of Central PA: Pennsylvania nonprofit providing behavioral health and disability support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
1+ YOERequires high school diploma/GED, approved peer specialist training or eligibility, 12 months paid or volunteer mental health experience, valid Pennsylvania driver's license, and successful physical and drug screen.
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Individual Recovery Plan (IRP)
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.