Pays $17-$20/hrPeer Support Specialist market median is ~$102k (14 jobs) · Above average in Behavioral Health (Peer Support) for work-life (3.9/10, vs 36 in this specialty)

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Unison Behavioral Health
Douglas, Georgia

Behavioral Health Worker/ Peer Support PT - Coffee Peer

Peer Support Specialist Above average in Behavioral Health (Peer Support)No weekendsPart-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Part-time behavioral health worker/peer support in a day program. Monday-Friday schedule. Douglas, GA.

Join Unison Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Worker/Peer Support – Part Time in Douglas, Georgia.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $17 - $20/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers weekends off. Work with Unison Behavioral Health in Douglas, Georgia.

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 collaborationTransportationMental health supportCrisis interventionDocumentation

Behavioral Health Career Context

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 pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.9/10 on work-life balance for Peer Support Specialist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 14 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Unison Behavioral Health

Wellness and Fitness Services
Waycross, Georgia
51-200 employees