Life Skills Specialist

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Pay: $15/hr

Are you passionate about helping others build the skills and confidence they need to achieve lasting recovery? Join Pyramid Healthcare's Duncansville team as a Life Skills Specialist and make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults overcoming substance use and behavioral health challenges.

At Pyramid Healthcare, we are committed to providing comprehensive, client-centered treatment services that empower individuals to reclaim their lives. Our Duncansville facility is recognized for delivering high-quality addiction treatment through compassionate care, evidence-based practices, and a dedicated team of professionals. If you're an experienced behavioral health professional looking to advance your career while helping others succeed in recovery, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

The Life Skills Specialist provides direct care, supervision, and structured support to adults receiving substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment services. This role helps foster a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment while teaching essential life skills, supporting treatment goals, and encouraging client engagement in programming and recovery activities.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate leader with behavioral health experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping individuals develop the tools needed for long-term recovery and independent living.

Key Responsibilities

Client Care & Recovery Support

• Provide direct care and support to adults receiving substance use and behavioral health treatment.
• Monitor client behavior and ensure client safety, well-being, and program compliance.
• Support a structured therapeutic milieu focused on recovery, accountability, and personal growth.
• Encourage participation in treatment services, recovery programming, and recreational activities.
• Provide orientation and support to newly admitted clients.

Treatment & Group Facilitation

• Assist with the implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Observe, document, and communicate client progress and concerns with the treatment team.
• Facilitate and co-lead life skills, recovery-focused, psychoeducational, and coping skills groups.
• Teach daily living skills, communication skills, relapse prevention strategies, and healthy coping mechanisms.
• Reinforce recovery principles and foundational concepts of 12-Step programs including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Communication & Documentation

• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, treatment team members, families, care managers, and community partners.
• Complete administrative and clerical tasks that support clinical operations and client care.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Transportation & Program Support

• Assist with transportation to appointments, recovery meetings, and approved community activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and therapeutic environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, required training programs, and professional development opportunities.
• Follow all safety, security, infection control, licensing, and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, mental health, or a related field.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred

• Associate degree in Behavioral Health, Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Experience facilitating groups in a treatment or recovery setting.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Successful candidates will demonstrate

• Knowledge of behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment.
• Understanding of HIPAA, licensing regulations, CARF standards, and professional boundaries.
• Strong group facilitation and teaching abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to remain calm and responsive during crisis situations.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Flexibility, professionalism, and commitment to continuous learning.

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!