The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Community Recovery Specialist provides one-on-one peer support and facilitates recovery-focused group sessions to assist participants in the Intensive Outpatient Program. They also support clinical staff with program operations, maintain accurate electronic records, and ensure a safe, structured therapeutic environment.
Community Recovery Specialist – Behavioral Health & Addiction Recovery (Part Time)
Overview The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is seeking compassionate and motivated Community Recovery Specialists to support our Goldman Clinic Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP Level 2.1).
The IOP program provides structured, multi day treatment for individuals with substance use disorders who require a higher level of care than traditional outpatient services but do not require inpatient or recovery placement. Services include group therapy, recovery support, and clinical interventions designed to promote stability, relapse prevention, and long term recovery.
This role is ideal for individuals passionate about addiction recovery, peer support, and working in a structured clinical environment. Community Recovery Specialists play a key role in supporting participants through treatment engagement, program participation, and successful reintegration into the community.
Pre Employment and Workplace Policy Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all pre employment requirements, including a physical examination, background check, verification of employment, and drug screening. The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a Drug Free Workplace, and all employees are expected to comply with workplace policies and standards of conduct.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE M F D V). We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Candidates must have at least 12 college credits in Behavioral Health or a related field and a minimum of one year of experience working with individuals in recovery. A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required, and certification as a Peer or Recovery Specialist is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.