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Unison Behavioral Health
Waycross, Georgia

Behavioral Health Worker I Peer PRN - Ware Day

Behavioral HealthPer Diem

Listed compensation

$17-$24.05/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
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Posted 52m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Location: Ware Day Program Closing date: Open until filled

Hourly Rate: Commensurate with experience Range: $17 - $24.05. Additional compensation with certification.

Hours

  • vision in a day program for clients with behavioral health diagnoses and/or co-occurring conditions. Accomplishes client care by assessing treatment needs; developing, monitoring and evaluating treatment plans and progress; facilitating interdisciplinary approaches, and monitoring client performance. Ware County based but may assist as needed with coverage in both Waycross and Douglas programs.

Qualifications

Level of position I-IV is dependent upon level of experience. 1 - 3 years of professional or personal experience in supporting mental health challenges or individuals with disabilities. Bachelor’s degree in helping field required for level IV qualification. Must be 21 and have valid Georgia's driver's license and have dependable transportation for commuting. Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification preferred but CPS eligibility required. Must be able to obtain certification within one year of hire.

Additional Notes: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive and interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. UBH is a tobacco-free campus.

Key Responsibilities

Assists with activities and group service provision for clients with behavioral health diagnoses. Responsible for assessing treatment needs, developing and monitoring treatment plans, and facilitating interdisciplinary care.

Requirements

Requires 1-3 years of experience in supporting mental health challenges or individuals with disabilities. Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license and be eligible for Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningClient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationMental health supportCrisis interventionDocumentationPeer support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Worker I Peer PRN - Ware Day at Unison Behavioral Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Waycross

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$171k
Typical market rent
$1,083/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.