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Centerstone

Peer Support Specialist

Fort Myers, FL · On-site

$14.25 - $20/hr

Experience working with individuals with mental health or substance use concerns. Enthusiastic ... Provide individual and group peer support services. * Model effective coping techniques and self ...

Centerstone

Peer Support Specialist

Fort Myers, FL · On-site

$14.25 - $20/hr

Experience working with individuals with mental health or substance use concerns. Enthusiastic ... Provide individual and group peer support services. * Model effective coping techniques and self ...

Westcare

Peer Support Specialist

Pinellas Park, FL · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

This position provides peer leadership, outreach, advocacy, coaching and recovery support services ... WORKING CONDITIONS: * Work is primarily performed in an office or in a Residential/Outpatient ...

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How much do peer support worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for peer support worker in Florida is $14.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.60 and $16.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a peer support worker?

Peer Support Workers are individuals who use their lived experience with mental health, substance use, or other life challenges to support others going through similar situations. They provide emotional support, share their personal experiences, and help others navigate resources and recovery. Peer Support Workers often work in mental health services, addiction treatment programs, hospitals, and community organizations. Their role is to inspire hope, foster empowerment, and help reduce stigma by connecting on a personal level.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a peer support worker?

To thrive as a Peer Support Worker, you typically need lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges, basic counseling skills, and a peer support certification or relevant training. Familiarity with documentation systems, recovery-oriented tools, and crisis intervention protocols is often required. Strong listening, empathy, and boundary-setting skills help build trust and encourage recovery in others. These competencies are critical for providing relatable, effective support and fostering hope among peers facing similar challenges.

How does a peer support worker typically collaborate with clinical staff and other support professionals?

Peer Support Workers often work closely alongside clinical teams, such as social workers, therapists, and nurses, to help bridge the gap between clients and healthcare providers. They contribute their lived experience to offer unique insights, advocate for client needs, and help clients navigate available resources. Collaboration usually involves regular team meetings, shared care planning, and open communication to ensure a holistic approach to each individual's recovery. This teamwork fosters a supportive environment where clients can benefit from both professional expertise and personal empathy.

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

AspectPeer Support WorkerMental Health Counselor
CredentialsTypically requires a peer support certification or lived experienceRequires a master's degree in counseling or psychology and licensure
Work EnvironmentCommunity organizations, mental health clinics, hospitalsPrivate practices, clinics, hospitals, mental health facilities
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, healthcare providers, mental health agenciesHealthcare institutions, private practices, hospitals
Primary FocusProviding peer support, advocacy, and encouragementDiagnosing, treating, and counseling clients with mental health issues

While both roles support mental health, Peer Support Workers focus on peer-led support and lived experience, whereas Mental Health Counselors provide clinical therapy and diagnosis. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or service.

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Infographic showing various Peer Support Worker job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,656 per year, or $14.7 per hour.

Peer Support Specialist

Centerstone

Fort Myers, FL • On-site

$14.25 - $20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Centerstone rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

64th of 245 rated social care providers

Job description

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Minimum Qualifications
Lived experience with mental illness, substance use, or homelessness and/or experience gained through family member's mental health/substance use. Experience navigating the healthcare systems and other community support resources. Must have a FL driver's license.
Preferred Qualification:
Knowledge of community resources or ability to learn quickly. Experience working with individuals with mental health or substance use concerns. Enthusiastic about influencing positive change in our clients' lives.
Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Competency with electronic medical records, computer systems, and documentation. Strong interpersonal communication skills in order to collaborate with team members and maintain professionalism in the community. Accountable and self-directed with daily job duties.
Essential Functions:
  • Reports to work as scheduled on a daily basis and performs duties as assigned by supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
  • Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and conduct outreach activities.
  • Assist clients in identifying personal recovery goals and setting objectives for each goal.
  • Provide individual and group peer support services.
  • Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
  • Facilitate wraparound/recovery supports (e.g., transportation, social connection, job training, benefits enrollment) based on individual treatment plan goals. Collaborate with treatment team to develop and review treatment plans.
  • Network with community stakeholders to advocate for clients. Educate the community about peer support services and the peer-based philosophy.
  • Completes all required agency trainings to maintain 100% compliance.
  • Maintains departmental productivity expectations.
  • Additional training and/or certification may be required based on specific program guidelines.
  • Completes all other duties as assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:
This position operates in community-based and/or office-based settings depending on program. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, drives, and moves intermittently during work hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.
Position Type, Expected Hours of Work and Travel:
This is a full-time (40hours/week) position with a flexible work schedule to include early morning and evenings. On call rotation and weekend hours may be required.
Programs:
Centerstone has Recovery Peer Specialist opportunities in a variety of programs to include working with children, families, and/or adults as well as substance use and/or mental health prevention and intervention programs. Additional program specialties include school-based, forensic, employment, substance use overdose prevention, and homelessness prevention.
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
$14.25--$20.00
Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
  • Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • 403b retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and ten paid holidays
  • AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

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