RECOVERY FACILITATOR- Recovery Paths

Community-Council-Health-Systems; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Community Council Health Systems in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist-RP to deliver direct mental health services, support recovery goals, and collaborate with clinicians to coordinate treatment.

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's in psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, mental health or public service; CPRP certification should be obtained within two years. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, mental health or public service.
• CPRP certification shall be attained within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct mental health services to assigned clients and complete required clinical documentation.
• Provide direct clinical services via assessment, group/individual, and/or family therapy as needed.
• Assist in assessment and evaluation of participants to establish recovery plan goals and activities.
• Provide educational training focused on skill building, vocational development/job training, and community integration.
• Create and implement recovery-focused curriculum for group/workshop topics.
• Monitor all aspects of participant recovery plans and community integration.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and therapists for medication monitoring and crisis planning.

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, sociology or mental health/public service

CPRP certification within 2 years of hire

Job description

Certified Peer Specialist-RP in Philadelphia, PA

About the Organization

Our services are designed to be holistic, geographically accessible, culturally sensitive, and coordinated with other related service systems, both formal and informal. Community Council has a long history of providing mental health services to Philadelphia residents and is one of the City of Philadelphia's original 12 Base Service Units. We provide a range of mental health and substance abuse direct services and case management. The organization has a diverse staff of 200 that deliver evidenced based services in a culturally competent manner.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

Working at Community Council Health Systems (CCHS) means being part of a compassionate and mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families through mental wellness and community support. We foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment where every team member’s contributions are valued and encouraged. At CCHS, employees have opportunities for professional growth, ongoing learning, and career development. We prioritize work-life balance and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. By joining our team, you become part of a dynamic organization committed to innovation, integrity, and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide direct mental health services to assigned clients, complete required clinical documentation and casework. Complete administrative documentation as required.

2. Provide direct clinical services via assessment, group/individual, and or family therapy as needed.

3. Assist in the assessment and evaluation of participants to establish recovery plan goals, objectives, and appropriate activities.

4. Provide appropriate educational/training in a workshop/group setting that focuses on skill building, vocational development/job training, community integration, and socialization for program participants.

5. Create and implement recovery focused curriculum as it applies to group and workshop topics.

6. Monitor all aspect of the participant’s recovery plan on your caseload; including community integration, employment potential and independency.

7. Collaborate with psychiatrists and therapist for medication monitoring, crisis planning/prevention. Collaborate with case managers in housing, benefits, health care, resources and other service providers in coordination with recovery planning for assigned caseload.

8. Collaborate with staff, psychiatrists, and client in developing and coordinating treatment/goal plans in accordance with recovery plan.

9. Complete and or participate in assessments for vocational/job training.

10. Complete at least 18 hours per year of in-service education related to job responsibilities and 19 hours of Psychiatric Rehabilitation trainings in preparation for Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner Exam. Eligibility requires 45 hours minimum within a two year employment period.

Position Requirements

PREREQUISITES & QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, sociology mental health or public service.

PREFERRED

PLUS CPRP certification shall be attained within two (2) years of hire.

Location Community Council

Number of Openings 3

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Category Administration

Salary/Sign-on bonus Salary:

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Hiring Manager(s) Sharon Johnson

Open Date 8/31/2026

This position is currently accepting applications.