On-Site Peer Support Specialist for Recovery & Wellness

Atlantic Health Strategies; Lawrence Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health Insurance Stipend

Job summary

Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join the Lawrence Township team. This full-time, on-site role provides recovery-oriented peer support to individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of peer support experience, be capable of using personal lived experience effectively, and work collaboratively with a clinical team to support individualized wellness goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in peer support or related behavioral health setting.
• Personal lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery.
• Understanding of recovery-oriented, person-centered approaches.
• Strong interpersonal and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, recovery-oriented peer support to clients.
• Draw on personal lived experience to build trust and hope.
• Help clients set Recovery goals and practical wellness strategies.
• Encourage engagement in treatment and community resources.
• Facilitate non-clinical conversations and peer activities.
• Collaborate with clinical team and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Lived experience with recovery

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Peer Support Specialist | Lawrence Township, NJ

Lawrence Township, United States | Posted on 10/12/2026

• Salary $20–$25 per hour, commensurate with experience and education
• City Lawrence Township
• State/Province New Jersey
• Country United States

Job Description

Lawrence Township, NJ | $20 - $25 Per Hour | Full-Time | On-Site

About Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC

Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC is part of Resilience Behavioral Health of New Jersey, a client-centered, trauma-informed behavioral health treatment organization providing individualized care for individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions. Its continuum of care includes Residential/Inpatient treatment, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Evening IOP, and traditional Outpatient services, along with counseling and psychiatric care.

Treatment is rooted in evidence-based and holistic approaches, including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed therapy, individual, group, and family therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention. As part of Resilience Behavioral Health of New Jersey, Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC shares a commitment to helping clients address underlying challenges, develop sustainable coping skills, and build a foundation for long-term mental wellness and recovery.

The Opportunity

Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC is seeking a compassionate and recovery-oriented Peer Support Specialist to join its behavioral health team in Lawrence Township, NJ. This full-time, on-site position offers a daytime schedule and the opportunity to provide meaningful, non-clinical peer support to individuals navigating mental health and co-occurring substance use challenges. Through shared lived experience, encouragement, and recovery-focused guidance, the Peer Support Specialist helps individuals build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and work toward their personal wellness and recovery goals.

What You'll Do

Provide individualized, recovery-oriented peer support to individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use challenges.

Draw upon personal lived experience with recovery, as appropriate, to build trust, foster hope, and encourage individuals throughout their recovery journey.

Support individuals in identifying personal strengths, establishing recovery goals, and developing practical strategies for maintaining wellness and stability.

Encourage engagement in treatment programming, recovery activities, and supportive services that promote long-term well-being.

Facilitate supportive, non-clinical conversations and peer-based activities that encourage self-advocacy, healthy coping skills, and personal growth.

Collaborate with clinical and interdisciplinary team members to support a coordinated, person-centered approach to care while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Maintain accurate documentation of peer support interactions and uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and organizational policies.

Requirements

Required

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in peer support, behavioral health, recovery services, or a related supportive care setting.

Personal lived experience with mental health challenges, substance use recovery, or related recovery experiences, with the ability to use those experiences appropriately to support others.

Understanding of recovery-oriented, person-centered, and trauma-informed approaches to behavioral health support.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills, with the ability to build supportive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.

Ability to work full-time, on-site in Lawrence Township, NJ, during scheduled daytime hours.

Preferred

Current New Jersey Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP) credential.

$20 - $25 per hour, commensurate with experience and education

Paid time off

Health Insurance Stipend

This is a direct hire with Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC. Atlantic Health Strategies is recruiting on their behalf.