Pays $17-$20/hr — Peer 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)
Behavioral Health Worker/ Peer Support PT - Coffee Peer
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 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 ANALYSISThis 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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