Peer Support Specialist

Pyramid Healthcare; Bowie (MD); Hybrid; USD 21.000 - 23.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Career advancement opportunities

EAP access

401(k) with match

UKG Wallet

Employee discounts

Bonus opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Pyramid Healthcare in Bowie, MD is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to support individuals in behavioral health and substance use treatment. You will draw on lived experience to help clients strengthen recovery, connect with community resources, and build lasting support systems.

You’ll work with clients, treatment teams, and community partners to encourage recovery and engagement, help with resources, and document progress while maintaining confidentiality and completing required

Qualifikationen

• Lived experience relevant to supporting individuals in recovery.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and support individuals in recovery.

Aufgaben

• Provide peer support using lived experience to encourage client recovery and engagement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team members and community partners to support client care and recovery planning.
• Help clients connect with community resources and develop ongoing support systems.
• Maintain contact with referral sources as directed and provide updates on client progress.
• Prepare concurrent reviews and communications with referral sources as assigned.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation of client and collateral contacts in the medical record.
• Participate in peer record reviews and quality assurance activities.

Kenntnisse

Empathy

Communication

Crisis awareness

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Documentation

Jobbeschreibung

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Peer Support Specialist — Full-Time

Location: Prince George County Facility, 3000 Lottsford Vista Road, Bowie, MD

Pay: $15–$17/hour, based on experience and education

Make a Meaningful Difference

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and recovery-focused Peer Support Specialist to support individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services. This role draws on lived experience to help clients strengthen their recovery, connect with community resources, and build lasting support systems.

As a Peer Support Specialist, you’ll work alongside clients, treatment team members, and community partners to encourage recovery and support client engagement throughout the treatment process.

Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?

Pyramid Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, wellness, financial well-being, and professional growth, including:

• Competitive Pay – Earn $15–$17/hour, based on experience and education.
• Career Advancement Opportunities – Grow your career through internal promotion opportunities and professional development.
• First Stop Health – Eligible employees have access to virtual Urgent Care, Primary Care, and Mental Health services at no cost.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support services, including up to four free counseling sessions per person, per issue.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match – Eligible employees are automatically enrolled at 6% of pay. Pyramid matches 100% of the first 1% contributed and 50% of the next 5%, for a potential employer match of up to 3.5%.
• UKG Wallet – Gain access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday, providing greater financial flexibility when needed.
• Employee Discounts – Enjoy discounts on a variety of products, services, and memberships.
• Bonus Opportunities – Additional earning opportunities may be available based on role and program needs.

What You’ll Do

• Provide peer support using lived experience to encourage client recovery and engagement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team members and community partners to support client care and recovery planning.
• Help clients connect with community resources and develop ongoing support systems.
• Maintain contact with referral sources as directed and provide updates on client progress.
• Prepare concurrent reviews and communications with referral sources as assigned.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation of client and collateral contacts in the medical record.
• Participate in peer record reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Develop professional relationships with staff across all disciplines.
• Keep your supervisor informed about client progress, concerns, and service needs.
• Provide transportation to help clients access community-based resources and services as needed.
• Participate in assigned emergency service coverage, including after-hours support, crisis planning, hospital diversion, and commitment procedures.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality regarding company information.
• Complete required company, accreditation, and licensing trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Lived experience relevant to supporting individuals in recovery.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and support individuals in recovery.
• Understanding of recovery principles and behavioral health services.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond appropriately to client needs.
• Ability to respond effectively to crisis or high-risk situations.
• Knowledge of confidentiality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Employment Requirements

Selected candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state-mandated clearances. Employment is contingent upon meeting all screening requirements in accordance with federal, state, and accrediting-body regulations.

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards For Full-Time Positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.