How much does a Certified Peer Specialist make in Charleston, WV? The average Certified Peer Specialist salary in Charleston, WV is $73,931 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $66,204 and $81,947. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Certified Peer Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $59,168 Charleston,WV May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $66,204 Charleston,WV May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $73,931 Charleston,WV May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $81,947 Charleston,WV May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $89,245 Charleston,WV May 28, 2024
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Peer Support Specialist

AppleGate Recovery - Charleston, WV

Peer Support Specialist/Recovery Coach

Acadia Healthcare - Huntington, WV

Peer Support Specialist/Recovery Coach

Acadia Healthcare - Charleston, WV

Peer Support Specialist - PRSS

Huntington Comprehensive Treatment Center - Huntington, WV

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What is a Certified Peer Specialist ?

A certified peer support specialist, also known as a certified peer specialist, is a person with significant life-altering experience. This is also referred to as "lived experience". These specialists support individuals with struggles pertaining to mental health, psychological trauma or substance use. Because of their lived experience, such persons have expertise that professional training cannot replicate. This is not to be confused with peer educators, who may not consider recovery a suitable goal for everyone and may focus instead on the principles of harm reduction. Tasks performed by pe...

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Job Openings for Certified Peer Specialist in Charleston, WV
  • Description. Position at AppleGate Recovery. Peer Support Specialist. J. OB SUMMARY. The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) will follow best practices to provid...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Location. Location. Peer Support Specialist/Recovery Coach in Huntington, WV at Acadia Healthcare **Location. Job Description. Overview. Our Passion. We ar...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Location. Location. Peer Support Specialist/Recovery Coach in Charleston, WV at Acadia Healthcare **Location. Job Description. Overview. Our Passion. We ar...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Overview. Seeking. Peer Support Specialist. PRSS Required. FT Schedule: Monday - Friday 6 AM - 2:30 PM. Our Benefits. Quarterly Bonus Program. Medical, Den...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • | | |. Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Logan County. Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Logan County. The Position. The Administrative Office of the Sup...
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About Charleston, West Virginia    Charleston is the most populous city in, and the capital of, the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers,....More

Charleston, West Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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