Life Skills Specialist

Pyramid Healthcare•York, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. The Life Skills Specialist provides direct support, supervision, and life skills development services to adults receiving substance use disorder treatment. This position plays a key role in fostering a safe, therapeutic environment while helping clients develop practical skills, build healthy coping strategies, and actively engage in their recovery journey.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Passion for helping individuals achieve recovery and greater independence.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in behavioral health, substance use treatment, human services, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care, supervision, and support to clients throughout their treatment.
Maintain a safe, structured, and recovery-oriented therapeutic environment.
Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans by observing, documenting, and communicating client progress.
Facilitate or co-facilitate life skills, recovery, educational, and psychoeducational groups.
Teach and reinforce daily living skills, communication skills, coping strategies, relapse prevention, and community living skills.
Orient new clients to the program, schedules, expectations, and available resources.
Encourage participation in treatment services, recreational activities, and recovery programming.
Transport clients to appointments, meetings, and approved community activities as assigned.
Complete timely and accurate documentation of client participation and services provided.
Perform administrative and clerical tasks that support client care and program operations.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with all company policies, licensing standards, and required training.
Perform other duties as assigned.