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The Guidance Center

Peer Support Specialist

Taylor, MI

$19.57/hr

Peer Support Specialists for Community Recovery (Peers) are responsible to deliver peer support services, consistent with existing Medicaid guidelines, to individual consumers or groups of consumers.

Forward Health LLC

Peer Support Specialist

Columbus, OH · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

Peer Support Specialists are non-clinical staff and serve as essential members of the treatment team. This role involves working collaboratively with clinical and case management staff while ...

The Guidance Center

Peer Support Specialist

Taylor, MI · On-site

$19.57/hr

Peer Support Specialists for Community Recovery (Peers) are responsible to deliver peer support services, consistent with existing Medicaid guidelines, to individual consumers or groups of consumers.

Ascend Services

NY

$18 - $25/hr

We are seeking Board Certified Adult Peer Support Specialists (PSS) to support clients ages 18 and older in their recovery journey. As an Adult PSS, you will share your lived experience managing ...

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How much do peer support specialists jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for peer support specialists 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 Peer Support Specialists vs Mental Health Counselors?

AspectPeer Support SpecialistsMental Health Counselors
CredentialsTypically require a peer support certification or lived experienceRequire a master's degree in counseling or psychology and state licensure
Work EnvironmentCommunity programs, recovery centers, mental health clinicsPrivate practices, clinics, hospitals, mental health agencies
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, government agencies, healthcare organizationsHospitals, private practices, mental health facilities

Peer Support Specialists focus on recovery and support through lived experience, often working in community settings. Mental Health Counselors provide clinical therapy and diagnosis, typically requiring advanced degrees and licensure. Both roles are vital in mental health care but differ in credentials, scope, and work environment.

What is the role of a peer support specialist?

A peer support specialist is a trained individual with lived experience of mental health or substance use challenges who provides support, encouragement, and guidance to others facing similar issues. They help clients navigate recovery, promote hope, and often work in mental health or addiction treatment settings, utilizing communication skills and empathy. Certification or training is typically required for this role.

What skills do you need to be a peer support specialist?

Peer support specialists need strong communication and active listening skills to effectively support others. They should have empathy, emotional resilience, and knowledge of mental health or substance use issues, often supported by relevant training or certification. The ability to build trust and work collaboratively in a team environment is also essential.

How to get a job as a peer support specialist?

To become a peer support specialist, candidates typically need to have lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery, complete relevant training or certification programs, and obtain any required state or organizational credentials. Strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work in a team are also important for success in this role.
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Infographic showing various Peer Support Specialists job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 18% Full Time, and 82% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,023 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Peer Support Specialist - PT

LEGACY TREATMENT SERVICES GROUP

Hainesport, NJ • On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Peer Support Specialists will be expected to take the lead on engagement and may also conduct non-clinical assistance by providing support to consumers after the initial crisis has been resolved. Peer Specialists will be required to demonstrate competency in providing peer-to-peer support prior to rendering services independently.

The 988 Program provides 24/7 mobile community outreach services to adults in crisis, including mental health, substance use, and suicidal emergencies. Staff dispatch to crises in teams of two, with a Crisis Response Specialist and a Peer Support Specialist, to provide assessment, risk assessment, safety planning, linkage to services, and follow-up care. The Program aims to provide crisis de-escalation without use of law enforcement unless necessary for consumer or team safety. 

Hours:

Part time; various shifts; This position pays a $1.00 shift differential for the 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. shift.

This position has the following benefits:

  • NJ Earned Sick Leave
  • Time and one half paid for time worked on 9 Agency-paid holidays
  • Training opportunities provided throughout the year
  • Part-time staff are eligible for a retention bonus of $9.60 for every 8-hour shift worked, every six months

Education/Experience:

Must be trained in crisis intervention and are expected to have at least 2 years of continuous recovery from an SMI or SUD diagnosis and at least one year of field experience working with community individuals. Peer Support Specialists will be required to participate in DMHAS approved de-escalation, mental health crisis, substance use crisis, and suicide training. Peer Support Specialists must possess a certification from at least one of the following credentialing entities: Addiction Professional Certification Board as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP) or a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), Mental Health Association in New Jersey as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP); NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS), Certified Wellness Coach, or Community Mental Health Associate certificate.

Your driver's license must be in good standing, with no recent suspensions or violations of careless/reckless driving or excessive speeding of more than 20 MPH, and no more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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