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Young Adult Peer Mentor

Lawrence, MA

$21.21/hr

The Youth and Young Adult (YYA) Access Center (AC) Young Adult Peer Mentor (YAPM) is a young adult who supports YYA to engage in services, supports, and community activities; promotes YYA self ...

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Young Adult Peer Mentor

Lawrence, MA

$21.21/hr

The Youth and Young Adult (YYA) Access Center (AC) Young Adult Peer Mentor (YAPM) is a young adult who supports YYA to engage in services, supports, and community activities; promotes YYA self ...

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Young Adult Peer Mentor

Lawrence, MA · On-site

$21.21/hr

The Youth and Young Adult (YYA) Access Center (AC) Young Adult Peer Mentor (YAPM) is a young adult who supports YYA to engage in services, supports, and community activities; promotes YYA self ...

Access Services

$18.50/hr

At Access Services, we know great work starts with real support for all employees, including ... Are you a young adult who is passionate about suicide prevention and supporting your peers with ...

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Peer Support Specialist

Bronx, NY

$23 - $30/hr

... Peer Support Specialists to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ... Provide one-on-one support to children and teens or adults and elderly adults with mental health ...

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Peer Support Specialist

Queens, NY

$23 - $30/hr

... Peer Support Specialists to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ... Provide one-on-one support to children and teens or adults and elderly adults with mental health ...

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Young Adult Peer Mentor

Everett, MA

$21.74/hr

The Youth and Young Adult (YYA) Access Center (AC) Young Adult Peer Mentor (YAPM) is a young adult who supports YYA to engage in services, supports, and community activities; promotes YYA self ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for adult peer support in the United States is $19.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Adult Peer Support vs Mental Health Counselor?

AspectAdult Peer SupportMental Health Counselor
CredentialsPeer support certification, training in recovery and communicationMaster's degree in counseling or psychology, state licensure
Work EnvironmentCommunity organizations, peer support groups, mental health clinicsClinics, private practices, hospitals
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, mental health agencies, recovery programsHealthcare facilities, private practices, hospitals

Adult Peer Support and Mental Health Counselors both work in mental health settings, but Peer Support focuses on peer-led recovery and shared experiences, often with certification and less formal education. Counselors provide clinical therapy with advanced degrees and licensure. Both roles aim to support mental health, but their training, scope, and work environments differ.

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Infographic showing various Adult Peer Support job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,023 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Adult Peer Support Specialist-Amethyst (2nd Shift)

Owensboro, KY

RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Outpatient Health Care • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHexternal

$13.25 - $16/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:

Utilizes and shares personal experience as a recipient of behavioral health services to benefit the team and its clients. Serves as a fully integrated team member to provide expertise about the recovery process, symptom management and the persistence required by clients. Provides peer counseling and consultation to clients, families and team staff; acts as a liaison with community resources; carries out rehabilitation and support functions; and assists in treatment, education, support and consultation as needed.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer, to validate clients’ experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement to clients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery.
  • Assist clients in identifying and setting recovery goals, including developing coping skills, managing triggers, and accessing community resources.
  • Provide expertise and consultation to the entire team from a behavioral health consumer perspective concerning clients’ experiences on symptoms of mental health and substance use disorders, the effects and side-effects of medications, clients’ responses to, and opinions of, treatment, as well as clients’ experiences of recovery.
  • Help clients to identify, understand and combat stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and develop strategies to reduce self-stigma.
  • Facilitate peer-led groups and activities focused on recovery topics such as relapse prevention, coping skills, and personal growth.
  • Model healthy behavior and life skills to promote positive change in recovery.
  • Encourage and support client engagement in therapy, treatment planning, and other program activities.
  • Help clients establish and maintain relationships with support systems, including family, friends, and community resources.
  • Maintain documentation as required by program policies and confidentiality standards.
  • Participate in training, workshops, and supervision to enhance professional development and personal growth.
  • Complete after-care contact to check in on client progress and provide reminders of upcoming appointments.
  • Ensure that all client information is kept confidential and secure in accordance with federal, state, and program-specific confidentiality guidelines, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations for substance use treatment.
  • Remain in compliance of Kentucky regulation 908 KAR 2:220 for Adult Peer Support regarding training, continuing education, and supervision.
  • Other duties as needed or assigned.

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Past or present consumer of behavioral health (mental health or substance use) treatment with a history of sufficient progression toward recovery.
  • Experience working directly with individuals in a service-oriented field is preferred but not required.
  • Valid KY driver’s license and clean driving record to be insurable by agency liability insurance company.
  • Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of beginning employment.
  • Peer Specialist Certification strongly preferred or ability/willingness to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with behavioral health diagnoses.
  • Ability to work under pressure, to listen to client’s concerns and recommend and/or take appropriate action.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries while sharing lived experience.
  • Empathy, compassion, and understanding of the challenges faced by individuals in recovery.
  • Ability to work in a setting that may involve managing potentially challenging situations with clients.
  • Computer literate, including basic Microsoft applications

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