Certified Peer Specialist - Nazareth, PA

Merakey; Nazareth (Northampton County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a part-time Certified Peer Specialist to join their dynamic team in Nazareth, PA. In this role, you will provide essential peer support, mentoring individuals on their recovery journey while collaborating with a dedicated team to foster an empowering environment. This opportunity not only offers competitive compensation but also emphasizes work-life balance and flexibility. If you are passionate about making a difference and have personal experience in mental health recovery, this is your chance to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Benefits

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in a related field.
• Must be a Certified Peer Specialist in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and guidance to individuals in recovery.
• Collaborate with the team to support self-determination in treatment planning.

Skills

Peer Support

Mentorship

Knowledge of Mental Illness

Recovery Principles

Education

High School Degree/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Job description

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Certified Peer Specialist

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Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States

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Position Type

Part-Time

Shift

1st, 2nd, 3rd - with week-ends

Work Schedule

18 hours per week, Shift is flexible to your availability!

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High School Degree/GED/bachelor's degree in psychology or related human service field.


• Minimum two years' experience in a related field, knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principles and recovery driven service system. Personal experience as a recipient of mental health services and willingness to share personal experiences to provide expertise about the recovery process.


• Must be a Certified Peer Specialist in Pennsylvania


• Valid driver's license required


• Available to work flexible Part-time hours, 18 hours per week with a flexible schedule.

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 part-time Certified Peer Specialist to join our team in our Nazareth, PA location.

The Certified Peer Specialist will:

• Provide peer support to individuals, providing guidance and encouragement to individuals to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery while


• Serve as a mentor to individuals to promote hope and empowerment.


• Provide expertise and consultation from a mental health individual perspective to the entire team concerning individual's experiences on symptoms of mental illness, the effects and side effects of medications, individual's responses to and opinions of treatment, and individual's experiences of recovery.


• Collaborate with the team to create a team-oriented environment in which the individual's point of view and experiences are recognized, understood, and respected, and in which self-determination and decision making in treatment planning are maximized and supported.

Earn $17.19 per hour!

Benefits

Merakey offers competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay


• Work/Life Balance


• Flexible Schedules


• Cell Phone Discount Plans


• Employee Referral Bonuses

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.

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Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!