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Priority Openings

Peace River Center, the community’s leading behavioral health and victims services non-profit, offers competitive pay and excellent benefits. At PRC you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about giving back and caring for individuals and families in Polk, Hardee, and Highlands Counties. If you’re looking for a rewarding career and meaningful work, you’ve come to the right place.

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Why PRC?

At Peace River Center, our goal is to provide the best care to not only the 21,500 clients we serve annually, but to our 400 plus staff members as well. With offices throughout Polk, Hardee, and Highlands Counties, we cultivate an atmosphere of inclusion and collaboration.

Our mission is to engage, restore, and empower individuals in our community to reach their fullest potential; our employees are the key to making that happen. The vision of Peace River Center is to be a center of excellence for building emotional wellness.

We provide staff with ongoing training and the tools they need to excel and maintain the high standards required by our governing agencies. Peace River Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by The Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) and The Department of Children and Families (DCF). We are an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace and require a Level 2 DCF Background Check. If you have the drive to provide superior customer care in a supportive and rewarding work environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Core Values

Integrity

Can be trusted by other team members to consistently communicate truthfully and honestly and to act in accordance with the best interests of the persons served, the team, and Peace River Center.

Respect

Believes in the intrinsic worth of all people and works to create a culture of inclusion built on trust, empathy and the philosophy of Recovery. Values and treats others with dignity.

Accountability

Can be depended upon to accept responsibility for actions and decisions and to follow through. Readily admits mistakes and initiates steps to remedy them.

Excellence

Maintains an optimistic and proactive attitude to ensure that products and services surpass expectations. Tries to do his/her best at all times and continually looks for innovative ways to do it even better.

Team Focus

Joins with colleagues to advance the interest of PRC customers, team members, and other stakeholders. Is a responsible and caring partner and can be counted upon to help.

Our Benefits

Peace River Center offers HRSA National Health Service Corps approved sites. The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) awards scholarships and loan repayment to primary care providers in eligible disciplines. Be sure to ask our Human Resources staff for details on this program.

Core Benefits for All Eligible Associates:

10 paid holidays included in our generous PTO plan
Two types of health insurance plans – company pays over 70 percent of the cost for employee and family
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401k with a three percent match after one year

Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Peace River Center. To access the Machine-Readable Files, please click here or visit transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com.

Additional Benefits

Employees are paid bi-weekly
Direct deposit (up to three separate checking or savings accounts)
Service awards
Opportunities for advancement
Opportunities to participate in employee surveys
Bereavement leave
Jury duty pay
Training opportunities (internships)
Free parking
Gym membership discounts

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Internships

Academic Opportunities

Peace River Center offers interested students varied and informative academic internship experiences in mental health, substance use treatment, and victim services. Individuals interested in field experience, practicum, preceptorship, or internships, please complete the form below and the Internship Coordinator will follow up with you.

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Peace River Center provides people an equal opportunity to benefit from all programs and employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

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You Are Not Alone. Get Help Today!

Emotional Support & Crisis Line: 863.519.3744

Domestic Violence Crisis Hardee/Highlands County: 863.386.1167

Domestic Violence Polk County: 863.413.2700

Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 863.413.2707

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Emotional Support & Crisis Line: 863.519.3744

Domestic Violence Crisis Hardee/Highlands County: 863.386.1167

Domestic Violence Polk County: 863.413.2700

Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 863.413.2707

Join Our Team

Priority Openings

Crisis Outreach Counselor

Behavioral Health Therapist

On-site Therapist (TBOS)

Why PRC?

Core Values

Integrity

Respect

Accountability

Excellence

Team Focus

Our Benefits

Internships

Academic Opportunities

You can make a difference.

You can make a difference.

Sign up for updates!

You Are Not Alone. Get Help Today!

You Are Not Alone. Get Help Today!

You Are Not Alone.
Get Help Today!