Job Description

Life Skills Specialist

Location: Pyramid Healthcare – York, PA
Schedule: Full-Time | Sunday through Thursday (Hours Vary)

About Pyramid Healthcare

Pyramid Healthcare is a nationally recognized leader in behavioral healthcare, providing evidence-based treatment for individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our York, Pennsylvania facility is dedicated to delivering compassionate, client-centered care in a structured, recovery-focused environment. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Life Skills Specialist to join our team and help individuals build the skills needed for long-term recovery and independent living.

The Life Skills Specialist provides direct support, supervision, and life skills development services to adults receiving substance use disorder treatment. This position plays a key role in fostering a safe, therapeutic environment while helping clients develop practical skills, build healthy coping strategies, and actively engage in their recovery journey.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Sunday through Thursday
• Hours vary based on program needs

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, supervision, and support to clients throughout their treatment.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and recovery-oriented therapeutic environment.
• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans by observing, documenting, and communicating client progress.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate life skills, recovery, educational, and psychoeducational groups.
• Teach and reinforce daily living skills, communication skills, coping strategies, relapse prevention, and community living skills.
• Orient new clients to the program, schedules, expectations, and available resources.
• Encourage participation in treatment services, recreational activities, and recovery programming.
• Transport clients to appointments, meetings, and approved community activities as assigned.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of client participation and services provided.
• Perform administrative and clerical tasks that support client care and program operations.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all company policies, licensing standards, and required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
• Experience working in behavioral health, substance use treatment, human services, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Passion for helping individuals achieve recovery and greater independence.

Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?

At Pyramid Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by supporting individuals on their path to recovery. We offer a collaborative team environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to build a rewarding career in behavioral healthcare.

If you're compassionate, dependable, and passionate about helping others succeed in recovery, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!