Careers & Internships

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Providers that integrate peers into their workforce improve client engagement, reduce stigma, and foster a clture of holistic wellness. Peers within provider organizations can use their lived experience, unique insights, hope, and empathy to help others on their recovery journey.

Explore our listings to find peer service positions to become part of a community promoting pathways to wellness for individuals, families, and communities!

See also: Careers & Internships at the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS)

Register for the upcoming PCCI Virtual Job Fair

When: Nov. 4  12-2pm

Immediate Openings for Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) and Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS)

Job seekers will have the opportunity to hear from employers and formally interview. A portion of the job fair will be dedicated to questions, resume submission, interviews, and scheduling of future interviews. This will facilitate access to employment without the barriers that can sometimes exist in the traditional process.

For more information, e-mail DBHIDS.PeerCulture@phila.gov

Brought to you by the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS).

Current Openings
Internships & Apprenticeships

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) practicum is a paid internship that enhances existing professional skills by offering opportunities to apply what was learned in the CPS training.

Practicum participants gain proficiency in the use of professional tools such as office machines and e-mail, improve written and oral communication skills, and gain familiarity with workplace procedures and etiquette.

By working with Mental Health Partnerships Information and Referral program, participants expand their knowledge of the behavioral health system and directly engage with person in recovery and professional colleagues.

Learn more about the CPS Practicum

The Peer Employment Assistance Program utilizes a specialist who works one-on-one with CPS to assess their capability and experience and to develop and implement vocational plans that provide them with the tools they need to find and retain employment.

This will include preparing resumes, conducting mock job interviews, responding to job leads, assisting CPS applying to on-line positions and providing extensive retention support.

In addition, this program encourages the active engagement of the Peer Employment Assistance Program specialist and CPS providers around employment opportunities for CPS graduates sponsored by the DBHIDS.

For more information, please contact Adrian Guilford at Adrian.Guilford@phila.gov

Peer Ambassadors are beacons of hope who demonstrate that recovery is achievable. This initiative offers individuals with various lived experiences the chance to gain meaningful work experience, build confidence and strengthen their understanding of DBHIDS programs, resources and community initiatives. As valued members of the team, Peer Ambassadors bring a unique peer perspective to meetings, trainings and community events. They assist with outreach activities, provide input at multiple levels of the system and help connect individuals to resources all while modeling hope and resilience.

If interested in becoming a PA, please contact Kennya Smith-Johnson Kennya.Smith-Johnson@phila.gov