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Unison Behavioral Health
Douglas, Georgia

Behavioral Health Worker/ Peer Support PT - Coffee Peer

Peer Support SpecialistNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$17-$20/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

BH Worker/Peer – Part Time

Location: Coffee Peer Program Closing date: Open until filled

Hourly Rate: Commensurate with experience Range: $17 - $20. Additional compensation with certification.

Hours: Monday-Friday, it will vary based on needs.

General Description

Assists with activities and group service provision 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. Will also assist in transporting clients to/from residence and to/from program.

Qualifications

Level of position I-III is dependent upon level of experience. 1 - 3 years of professional or personal experience in supporting mental health challenges or individuals with disabilities. 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. Develops and monitors treatment plans while providing transportation for clients to and from the program.

Requirements

Requires 1-3 years of experience in mental health or disability support and a valid driver's license. Must hold or be eligible for Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportTreatment planningClient assessmentPeer supportInterdisciplinary collaborationMental health supportCrisis interventionDocumentation

Behavioral Health Career Context

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$38k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in behavioral health (peer support)ranked against 44 Behavioral Health (Peer Support) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$35k–$42kBehavioral Health median $52k (middle half $46k–$56k)57 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$40k in purchasing powerGeorgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 0% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment94 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings815 in the last 30 days536 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−6.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (44 Behavioral Health (Peer Support) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Behavioral Health (Peer Support) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 44 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Douglas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$194k
Median resident rent
$680/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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