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Peer Support Specialist

Superior Behavioral Health
Akron, OH Contractor
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2027

Peer Support Specialist

Superior Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dependable Peer Support Specialists to join our team. In this role, you will use your lived experience in recovery to provide hope, encouragement, and support to individuals receiving behavioral health and addiction treatment services.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable providing peer support and building positive, professional relationships with clients in a behavioral health and addiction treatment setting.

Responsibilities

  • Provide peer support, encouragement, and mentorship to clients.
  • Encourage engagement in treatment and recovery.
  • Assist clients in developing personal recovery goals.
  • Connect clients with community resources and supportive services.
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
  • Work collaboratively with the clinical and treatment team.
  • Serve as a positive role model and source of encouragement for individuals in recovery.
  • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Qualifications

  • Active Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification is required.
  • Lived experience with recovery and a passion for helping others.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Dependable, professional, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced behavioral health and addiction treatment environment.

Make a Difference

If you are passionate about recovery and want to use your experience to help others build healthier, more fulfilling lives, we want to hear from you!

Join Superior Behavioral Health and become part of a team committed to providing hope, support, and meaningful opportunities for recovery.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25

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