Certified Peer Specialist

Merakey; Ellwood City (Lawrence County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a full-time Certified Peer Specialist in Beaver Falls, PA. This role involves providing peer support, mentoring, and expertise in mental health recovery. Join a dedicated team committed to promoting hope and empowerment in individuals' recovery journeys.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Care.com Membership

Qualifications

• Must have an active Certified Peer Specialist certification in PA.
• Minimum two years of experience in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provides peer support and guidance to individuals in recovery.
• Collaborates with the team to foster a supportive environment.

Skills

Knowledge of severe mental illness

Recovery principles

Mentoring

Education

High School Degree/GED

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Job description

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a full-time Certified Peer Specialist to join our team in our Beaver Falls, PA location.

Earn $17.61/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

Position Details

The Certified Peer Specialist provides peer support to individuals, offers guidance and encouragement to help individuals take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery, and serves as a mentor to promote hope and empowerment. They will provide expertise and consultation from a mental health perspective to the team concerning symptoms of mental illness, medication effects and side effects, treatment responses, and recovery experiences. This role collaborates with the team to foster a respectful, understanding, and supportive environment that emphasizes self-determination and shared decision-making in treatment planning.

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, competitive compensation, and more!

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Care.com Membership

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees support nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states annually. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. We are committed to creating diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds. Veterans are especially welcome to apply!

Qualifications

• High School Degree/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related human service field preferred.
• Must have an active Certified Peer Specialist certification in PA.
• Cannot accept a Certified Recovery Specialist certification.
• Minimum two (2) years of paid or unpaid experience in behavioral health, forensic, sexual offending behaviors, or residential services.
• Knowledge of severe mental illness, recovery principles, and recovery-driven service systems. Personal experience as a mental health service recipient and willingness to share this to aid recovery support is required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• All necessary clearances required by OMHSAS.