Peer Support Worker, Mental Health

1 month ago
United States$29.83/HrCasualMental Health Support

Job Description

About the Role

Join Providence Healthcare as a Peer Support Worker, Mental Health in United States. Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $29.83/Hr.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide assessment, treatment and stabilization of adults with acute mental health concerns.
  • provide individual Peer support from lived experience to patients and families accessing services at Provide.
  • Provide Peer-Based Emotional Support & Advocacy: Offer compassionate, non-judgmental support to patients and.
  • lead innovations in care, research, and teaching.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $29.83/hr

Work Schedule

  • Casual position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Providence Healthcare as a Peer Support Worker, Mental Health.

Key Skills

Peer Support PracticeRecovery PrinciplesHarm ReductionCultural SafetyCultural HumilityEmotional SupportPatient AdvocacyDe-escalationStabilizationTreatment PlanningCommunicationOrganizationTrauma-Informed Care

Requirements

Candidates must self-identify as a Peer with relevant lived/living experience concerning issues like trauma, substance use, or mental health challenges, and must possess education equivalent to a recognized Social Services or Addiction Service Worker Certificate plus one year of recent related experience. Completion of a recognized Peer Support Training program is also required.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Peer Support Worker, Mental Health at Providence Healthcare a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Support physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Mental Health Support — Physician Career Context

This Mental Health Support position at Providence Healthcare is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $29.83/Hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $30 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Peer Support Practice, Recovery Principles, Harm Reduction, Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility, Emotional Support, Patient Advocacy, De-escalation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Support role.

Core responsibilities: The Peer Support Worker provides individual support and advocacy based on lived experience to patients and families accessing services, acting as a resource for both patients and healthcare providers by offering emotional support and promoting trauma-informed, person-centered relationships. They wil...

Benefits package: Professional Development, State-of-the-art Facilities, Inclusive Culture. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Providence

Hospitals and Health Care
Vancouver, British Columbia
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Professional Development
State-of-the-art Facilities
Inclusive Culture
2.2

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Casual

Posted

1mo ago

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