Full-Time
Certified Peer Support Specialist 1
Adult Outpatient Services
Updated on 9/3/2026
Valley Behavioral Health
501-1,000 employees
Behavioral health services and treatment provider
Compensation Overview
$18 - $20.25/hr
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
In Person
 Social & Community Services |
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- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- No prior experience is required.
- Certified Peer Support Specialist certification is required.
- CPR certification is required.
- Valley de-escalation certification is required.
- Maintain a safe and hazard-free environment by observing and documenting client behavior, reporting unsafe conditions, and applying appropriate emotional and physical support.
- Provide a therapeutic milieu for clients by encouraging participation in recreational activities and group therapies.
- Provide supportive therapy for select clients by leading activity and conversation groups.
- Assist in developing client behavioral expectations.
- Assist with the unit's training and quality assurance programs.
- Function as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Assist with initiating and contributing to client treatment planning, teaching, and discharge planning.
- Being a former client of Valley Behavioral Health.
Valley Behavioral Health provides integrated treatment for complex psychiatric conditions, addiction, and developmental challenges. The organization delivers these services through a network of outcome-based programs that combine clinical therapy with social resources to address a patient's full spectrum of health needs. Unlike many competitors, they focus on a continuous system of care that coordinates multiple services under one management structure to prevent gaps in treatment. Their goal is to empower individuals and families to lead more fulfilling lives by providing the specific tools and resources necessary for long-term recovery.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah
Founded
1987
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Valley opened 56 job postings in June 2026, signaling active demand for clinicians.
- Homefront broke ground February 18, 2026, and completion is targeted for 2027.
- ValleyCare's broad crisis, autism, and senior programs support referral capture across Utah counties.
What critics are saying
- Medicaid, grants, and county funding dominate North Valley, exposing margins to payer cuts.
- Workforce declined 4.2% to 871 employees by March 2026 despite heavy hiring.
- Housing-first expansion concentrates capital in 2026-2027; delays at Homefront and Safe Haven II strain growth.
What makes Valley Behavioral Health unique
- Utah's integrated network spans outpatient, residential, autism, housing, and forensic services.
- Safe Haven II offers 24 permanent supportive housing units for chronically homeless SMI clients.
- Homefront adds 68 unsheltered beds, deepening Valley's housing-to-treatment continuum in Salt Lake City.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Company News
In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, Valley Behavioral Health collaborated with Molina Healthcare to host a Suicide Prevention Resource Fair on Saturday, Sept. 23.