About this role
University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a Full-Time Peer Navigator to help support the ST Health Internal Medicine Recovery Engagement Program (IM-REP).
Hours: Monday-Friday, daylight.
Location: This is a community-based position that is hybrid after the orientation period.
Department Details: We are a very innovative team looking to help individuals on their recovery journey.
The following is preferred but not required: Previous experience working in recovery.
Purpose:
Peer Navigators are individuals with lived experience who provide non-clinical support as a fully integrated treatment team member and educator for staff. Peer Navigators are role models of recovery values and principles by helping to identify and remove barriers and triggers to treatment for individuals receiving services from inpatient or outpatient programs. The Peer Navigator independently provides consumers linkage to community resources as recommended by the medical team.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge and application of Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Personal Medicine, and Mental Health Advanced Directives documents. Assist individuals to access and to coordinate appropriate drug and alcohol and related services, including 12-step programs, residential treatment programs, and inpatient programs.
- Maintain all required paperwork and documentation in a timely manner, as directed by Supervisor.
- Serves as recovery advocate by providing educational information and helping consumer to make informed choices.
- Provide peer services as a non-clinical provider and seek clinical staff for interventions as necessary, reporting pertinent patient information to the appropriate clinical staff
- Provide peer support services to patients in the hospital or community settings.
- Develops and maintains relationships with community-based treatment agencies and human service providers.
- Demonstrates Knowledge of Engagement Strategies such as Motivational Interviewing Techniques and Harm Reduction.
- Works within the context of the interdisciplinary treatment team and/or as a member of an identified program/module and as such is expected to attend staffing, consultations and case conferences.
- Consistently instills hope by keeping a positive outlook in work and in attitude and is willing to share experience as a person in recovery.
- Maintain appropriate boundaries, as described in peer orientation trainings.
- Work with Consumers individually to address recovery goals, including discharge planning based on the needs and goals of the consumer.
- Educate consumers and other staff members about your role as a peer support.
- Able to function autonomously and analyze and solve moderately complicated problems.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Recovery Specialist certification is preferred.
- Minimum of two years of sobriety/recovery is required.
- College-level coursework in a human service field preferred.
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in human service field preferred.
- Have lived experience and a self-disclosed primary mental health diagnosis or having experienced the recovery process, and willing to share drug and alcohol experiences to the benefit of consumers served.
- Basic understanding of mental health and co-occurring disorder conditions or substance use that interfere with the activities of daily living and mental health wellness.
- Progressed in own recovery and have basic understanding of the recovery principles: Hope, Personal Responsibility, Empowerment Skills, Self-Advocacy, Educational Opportunities, and the importance of using personal and community Supports.
- Able to articulate to consumers, families, and to interested stakeholders that peer support is a non-clinical service to promote recovery wellness.
Entry-level competency using a computer, including email use and Microsoft Word.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
HELPFUL: Pennsylvania State Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) training completionHELPFUL: Maintain Peer Specialist Certification with appropriate continuing education credits
HELPFUL: Wellness Recovery Action Plan Facilitation Training Certificate
HELPFUL: CPR & First Aide Certification
HELPFUL: Forensic Peer Specialist training
HELPFUL: Crisis training
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$19.40–$30.14 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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# Peer Navigator - ST Health Internal Medicine Recovery Engagement Program (IM-REP)
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Behavioral Health
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: University of Pittsburgh Physicians
- Pay: $19.40–$30.14 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-20T16:45:16.18Z
## Description
**University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a Full-Time Peer Navigator to help support the ST Health Internal Medicine Recovery Engagement Program (IM-REP).**
**Hours:**Monday-Friday, daylight.
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
Care Coordinator
Licensed Clinician (LSW/LPC)
Senior Clinician — LCSW
Program Supervisor
Behavioral Health Director
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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