Peer Support Specialist (ACTT) - #1408478
Pyramid Healthcare
Date: 1 day ago
City: Newport News, VA
Contract type: Full time

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Now Hiring: ACT Peer Recovery Specialist – Newport News, VA
Use Your Experience To Empower Others In Recovery
Pyramid Healthcare is expanding its services in the Newport News area with the launch of a new Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)—a multidisciplinary program designed to deliver intensive, community-based behavioral health care for individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Peer Recovery Specialist to join our ACT team. In this role, you will use your lived experience to inspire hope, support recovery, and advocate for the needs and goals of the individuals we serve.
Schedule
Full-time | Monday–Friday with rotating on-call responsibilities
What You'll Do
Apply now to become a Peer Recovery Specialist with Pyramid Healthcare.
Pyramid CORE Values
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Total Rewards For Full-Time Positions
To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Now Hiring: ACT Peer Recovery Specialist – Newport News, VA
Use Your Experience To Empower Others In Recovery
Pyramid Healthcare is expanding its services in the Newport News area with the launch of a new Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)—a multidisciplinary program designed to deliver intensive, community-based behavioral health care for individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Peer Recovery Specialist to join our ACT team. In this role, you will use your lived experience to inspire hope, support recovery, and advocate for the needs and goals of the individuals we serve.
Schedule
Full-time | Monday–Friday with rotating on-call responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Serve as a fully integrated member of the ACT team, delivering direct peer support to individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use challenges.
- Use your lived experience to build trusting relationships, offer emotional support, and model recovery principles in everyday interactions.
- Assist individuals with navigating services and accessing community resources, including housing, employment, and healthcare.
- Help individuals set and achieve recovery-oriented goals while maintaining focus on their personal strengths and autonomy.
- Facilitate peer-led support groups and participate in treatment planning and team discussions.
- Support emergency interventions including crisis response, hospital diversion, and after-hours assessments as needed.
- Document services in accordance with program requirements and participate in regular team meetings and planning sessions.
- Must be a current or former recipient of mental health services for a severe and persistent mental illness.
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in accordance with 12VAC35-250, or must obtain certification within the first year of employment (required).
- Ability to provide leadership in supporting others' recovery goals within a team-based care model.
- Valid CPR/BLS certification (required).
- Valid driver’s license (required).
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to ethical, recovery-oriented peer support practices.
Apply now to become a Peer Recovery Specialist with Pyramid Healthcare.
Pyramid CORE Values
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Total Rewards For Full-Time Positions
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
- And More!
To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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