Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Jobs
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist jobs are open across behavioral health agencies, community mental health centers, hospitals, and substance use treatment programs, at every level from entry-level to senior and supervisory, with specializations in substance use recovery, mental health peer support, and dual-diagnosis services. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Who We Are
Camillus House has been providing compassionate care and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations in South Florida for more than 60 years. Guided by the mission of the Brothers of St. John of God, we are committed to restoring dignity, promoting self-sufficiency, and creating pathways to stable housing and wellness.
Our work is grounded in our core values of Hospitality, Respect, Quality, Spirituality, and Responsibility. We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven leader to oversee our community-based housing programs and help advance our vision of ending homelessness through housing-focused services.
Who You Are
The Project Director provides leadership and oversight for the SAMHSA-funded Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS) Program, ensuring successful implementation of all grant activities, achievement of program goals, compliance with federal requirements, and integration of peer recovery services throughout Camillus House's continuum of care. The Project Director oversees program staff, manages community partnerships, monitors program performance, and expands access to recovery support services for adults experiencing substance use disorders (SUD), co-occurring mental health conditions (COD), and homelessness in Miami-Dade County.
What You Will Do
- Provide overall leadership and day-to-day management of the PRSS program in accordance with the approved SAMHSA work plan, budget, and performance measures.
- Supervise Peer Recovery Specialists and grant-funded staff through coaching, performance evaluation, and professional development.
- Develop and implement program policies, procedures, quality improvement activities, and recovery-oriented practices aligned with SAMHSA standards.
- Ensure compliance with all federal grant requirements, including documentation, reporting, fiscal accountability, and program monitoring.
- Serve as the primary liaison with SAMHSA and the Government Project Officer (GPO); participate in monitoring calls, technical assistance meetings, quarterly virtual collaborative sessions, and other required grant activities.
- Coordinate collection and submission of required performance data, progress reports, and grant deliverables; incorporate SAMHSA guidance into program operations.
- Monitor program outcomes and use data to evaluate performance and improve service delivery.
- Coordinate services with Camillus House behavioral health, medical, outreach, housing, and case management programs to ensure integrated, person-centered care.
- Collaborate with Letters of Commitment (LOC) partners, including Thriving Mind South Florida, New Hope CORPS, and the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust, to strengthen referrals, coordinate services, and expand community-based recovery support.
- Conduct outreach presentations and educational sessions for community organizations and stakeholders to increase awareness of peer recovery services; facilitate regular partner meetings to improve coordination and continuity of care.
- Monitor grant expenditures in collaboration with the Finance Department and represent Camillus House at community meetings and collaborative initiatives supporting behavioral health and recovery services.
What You Will Bring
Education
- Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, social work, public health, healthcare administration, psychology, human services, or a related field. Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience managing behavioral health, substance use disorder, homelessness, or human services programs, including supervisory and federal grant management experience.
- Knowledge of recovery-oriented systems of care, peer recovery support services, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and community-based behavioral health services.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and partnership-building skills.
- Cultural sensitivity to the social, psychological, and healthcare needs of vulnerable populations served.
- Program leadership and grant stewardship.
- Staff supervision, coaching, and professional development.
- Data-driven performance monitoring and continuous quality improvement.
- Interdisciplinary coordination and community partnership development.
- Recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally responsive service delivery.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Cultural sensitivity and commitment to serving vulnerable populations with dignity and respect.
Additional Requirements
- Valid Florida Driver License with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment requirements, including drug screening, Level II background screening, local criminal background screening, and OIG screening.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; Haitian Creole is a plus.
What We Offer
Camillus House offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development and Leadership Development Opportunities
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals and families achieve stable housing and long-term self-sufficiency.
Camillus House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Who We Are
Camillus House has been providing compassionate care and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations in South Florida for more than 60 years. Guided by the mission of the Brothers of St. John of God, we are committed to restoring dignity, promoting self-sufficiency, and creating pathways to stable housing and wellness.
Our work is grounded in our core values of Hospitality, Respect, Quality, Spirituality, and Responsibility. We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven leader to oversee our community-based housing programs and help advance our vision of ending homelessness through housing-focused services.
Who You Are
The Project Director provides leadership and oversight for the SAMHSA-funded Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS) Program, ensuring successful implementation of all grant activities, achievement of program goals, compliance with federal requirements, and integration of peer recovery services throughout Camillus House's continuum of care. The Project Director oversees program staff, manages community partnerships, monitors program performance, and expands access to recovery support services for adults experiencing substance use disorders (SUD), co-occurring mental health conditions (COD), and homelessness in Miami-Dade County.
What You Will Do
- Provide overall leadership and day-to-day management of the PRSS program in accordance with the approved SAMHSA work plan, budget, and performance measures.
- Supervise Peer Recovery Specialists and grant-funded staff through coaching, performance evaluation, and professional development.
- Develop and implement program policies, procedures, quality improvement activities, and recovery-oriented practices aligned with SAMHSA standards.
- Ensure compliance with all federal grant requirements, including documentation, reporting, fiscal accountability, and program monitoring.
- Serve as the primary liaison with SAMHSA and the Government Project Officer (GPO); participate in monitoring calls, technical assistance meetings, quarterly virtual collaborative sessions, and other required grant activities.
- Coordinate collection and submission of required performance data, progress reports, and grant deliverables; incorporate SAMHSA guidance into program operations.
- Monitor program outcomes and use data to evaluate performance and improve service delivery.
- Coordinate services with Camillus House behavioral health, medical, outreach, housing, and case management programs to ensure integrated, person-centered care.
- Collaborate with Letters of Commitment (LOC) partners, including Thriving Mind South Florida, New Hope CORPS, and the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust, to strengthen referrals, coordinate services, and expand community-based recovery support.
- Conduct outreach presentations and educational sessions for community organizations and stakeholders to increase awareness of peer recovery services; facilitate regular partner meetings to improve coordination and continuity of care.
- Monitor grant expenditures in collaboration with the Finance Department and represent Camillus House at community meetings and collaborative initiatives supporting behavioral health and recovery services.
What You Will Bring
Education
- Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, social work, public health, healthcare administration, psychology, human services, or a related field. Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience managing behavioral health, substance use disorder, homelessness, or human services programs, including supervisory and federal grant management experience.
- Knowledge of recovery-oriented systems of care, peer recovery support services, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and community-based behavioral health services.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and partnership-building skills.
- Cultural sensitivity to the social, psychological, and healthcare needs of vulnerable populations served.
- Program leadership and grant stewardship.
- Staff supervision, coaching, and professional development.
- Data-driven performance monitoring and continuous quality improvement.
- Interdisciplinary coordination and community partnership development.
- Recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally responsive service delivery.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Cultural sensitivity and commitment to serving vulnerable populations with dignity and respect.
Additional Requirements
- Valid Florida Driver License with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment requirements, including drug screening, Level II background screening, local criminal background screening, and OIG screening.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; Haitian Creole is a plus.
What We Offer
Camillus House offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development and Leadership Development Opportunities
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals and families achieve stable housing and long-term self-sufficiency.
Camillus House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Who's Hiring
- Telecare Corporation28
- Samaritas7
- Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare5
- Talbert House3
- Volunteers of America3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified peer recovery specialist jobs.
- Current state-issued Certified Peer Recovery Specialist credential or equivalent peer specialist certification
- Personal lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery, disclosed as a professional qualification
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and motivational interviewing techniques
- Experience facilitating individual or group recovery support sessions in a behavioral health or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation of services rendered
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for community-based outreach and home visits
Tips for Your Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Job Search
Lead your resume with your certification
Put your state-issued peer recovery specialist credential in the header or summary, not buried in a separate certifications section. Hiring managers in behavioral health screen for it immediately, and many applicant tracking systems filter applications by certification status before a human ever reads your resume.
Translate lived experience into concrete outcomes
Your personal recovery story is an asset, but employers need to see it framed as professional competency. Describe specific situations where your lived experience helped you build rapport, de-escalate a crisis, or connect someone to services, and note the setting and population you supported.
Target openings that match your specialty population
Certified peer recovery specialist roles vary significantly by population served, including justice-involved individuals, veterans, youth, or people experiencing homelessness. Applying to openings that match your background and training makes your application far more competitive than a general search across all listings.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists certified peer recovery specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers in peer support roles frequently ask how you would handle a participant in acute distress or one who refuses services. Practice structured responses that show you understand boundaries, mandatory reporting obligations, and when to involve a clinical supervisor, using real examples from your experience.
Negotiate scope of role, not just pay
When you receive an offer, ask about caseload size, the supervision structure, and whether continuing education for recertification is covered. These details directly affect your ability to do the work well and are often negotiable at the offer stage, especially in nonprofit and community health settings.
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most certified peer recovery specialists?
The companies hiring the most certified peer recovery specialists right now include Telecare Corporation, Samaritas, and Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare, with the largest share of openings in Michigan, California, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in community mental health centers, federally qualified health centers, and state-contracted substance use treatment providers.
How many certified peer recovery specialist jobs are remote?
About 23% of certified peer recovery specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the nature of peer support work means most roles still require in-person contact. Remote opportunities are most common in telephonic recovery coaching, care coordination, and crisis line support roles rather than direct community outreach positions.
How do you become a certified peer recovery specialist?
Becoming a certified peer recovery specialist starts with meeting your state's eligibility requirements, which typically include being in personal recovery from a mental health condition or substance use disorder. You then complete a state-approved training curriculum, pass a written or practical exam, and submit an application with documentation of your recovery experience. Requirements and certification bodies vary by state, so check your state's behavioral health authority for the exact pathway.
Can you get hired as a certified peer recovery specialist with no prior work experience?
Yes, many employers will hire a newly certified peer recovery specialist without formal work experience because lived recovery experience is itself the core qualification. Volunteering with recovery community organizations, completing internships through your certification training, or participating in peer-led recovery groups can strengthen your application. Entry-level roles in crisis lines or recovery community centers are the most accessible starting points for candidates new to the field.
What does the certified peer recovery specialist interview process look like?
The interview process typically includes an initial phone screen with HR or a recruiter, followed by an in-person or video interview with a clinical supervisor or program manager. You should expect scenario-based questions about handling a participant in crisis, managing professional boundaries, and navigating mandatory reporting. Some employers also ask you to briefly share your personal recovery story and how it informs your approach to supporting others.
Where can I find and apply to certified peer recovery specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to certified peer recovery specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certification, specialty population, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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