Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (Part Time)

Pyramid Healthcare • Kearneysville, WV

6h • $15 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is hiring a part-time Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist at its Mountaineer Inpatient facility in Kearneysville, West Virginia. The role uses lived recovery experience within a professional treatment environment to provide peer support, encourage treatment engagement, and help clients connect with community resources and ongoing recovery support. The specialist works alongside a multidisciplinary treatment team and is expected to maintain professional boundaries, protect confidentiality, document services accurately, and support clients in developing their own recovery paths.

The position is based at 3094 Charles Town Road, Kearneysville, WV, and is scheduled for 16–24 hours per week. Weekend scheduling availability is required. Compensation is $15–$20 per hour, based on experience and education.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Registered or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist certification through the Virginia Board of Counseling at the Department of Health Professions is required.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to share personal experience appropriately and intentionally.
• Ability to respect client confidentiality and individual choices.
• Ability to document services accurately and on time.
• Ability to accept direction, feedback, and supervision.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during challenging situations.
• Ability to support clients without attempting to take over their recovery.
• Availability for weekend scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support using lived experience to encourage recovery and treatment engagement.
• Build supportive professional relationships with clients while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Help clients connect with community resources and ongoing recovery support.
• Collaborate with counselors, nurses, and other treatment team members.
• Communicate client progress, concerns, and service needs to a supervisor.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of client and collateral contacts.
• Participate in peer record reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff across disciplines.
• Communicate with referral sources as directed.
• Provide transportation to community resources and services when needed.
• Participate in assigned emergency and after-hours support activities, including crisis planning and hospital diversion.
• Protect client confidentiality and follow organizational policies and professional standards.
• Complete required training and continuing education.

Benefits

• No-cost virtual urgent care, primary care, and mental health visits through First Stop Health for eligible employees.
• Optional UKG Wallet access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED