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Unison Behavioral Health
Waycross, Georgia

Behavioral Health Worker I Peer Floater PRN - Ware Day/Coffee Peer

Behavioral HealthPer Diem

Listed compensation

$17-$24.05/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

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

Monday through Thursday 7-hour shifts (7:45-3:00) and off on Fridays. Will need flexibility based on coverage needs for the program

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. 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 in a day program setting. Monitors client performance and develops, implements, and evaluates individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportTreatment planningClient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCrisis supportDocumentationGroup facilitationPeer support

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 ~$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).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 18.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Behavioral Health market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$35k–$50kBehavioral Health median $104k (middle half $85k–$120k)66 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$44k in purchasing powerGeorgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Georgia12 active789 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, 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−18.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score
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About Unison Behavioral Health

Wellness and Fitness Services
Waycross, Georgia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Additional compensation with certification
Tobacco-free campus

Living in Waycross

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$168k
Typical market rent
$1,058/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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