Certified Peer Specialist-PRN

Merakey; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay access

Retirement plan options

Confidential counseling services

Employee discounts

Free online personal development classes

Job summary

A non-profit behavioral health provider is seeking a PRN Certified Peer Specialist to join their Adult Behavioral Health team in Pottsville, PA. The role involves supporting individuals in their recovery journey, offering personalized support, and documenting care. Applicants should possess a lived experience of mental health challenges and strong communication skills. This position offers a flexible schedule and competitive pay of $17/hour, along with various employee benefits, fostering a supportive and diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health challenges.
• Ability to provide individualized support and assistance.
• Experience in developing recovery-oriented goals.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas of need and tailor interventions.
• Meet with individual peers regularly to assist their recovery.
• Provide direct care to support client goals.
• Document and review client cases with supervisors.
• Assist clients with their Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Documentation skills

Job 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 PRN Certified Peer Specialist to join our Adult Behavioral Health team in Pottsville, PA.

Work Schedule: PRN (flexible schedule)

Earn $17/hour

Position Details

Our Certified Peer Specialists (CPSs) play a vital role in supporting individuals on their journey of recovery from mental illness. Having navigated their own mental health challenges, CPSs bring invaluable lived experience and personal insight to their work. This unique perspective enhances the quality and authenticity of peer support services. They travel to meet consumers in community settings, such as their homes or other agreed-upon locations, to provide individualized support to assess needs, develop recovery-oriented goals, and assist peers in implementing and maintaining their recovery plans. CPSs also complete timely and accurate electronic documentation to ensure continuity of care and adherence to service standards.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Identify areas of need and tailor interventions to promote well-being and independence.
• Meet with individual peers regularly to improve their recovery path process.
• Provide direct care, assisting clients in achieving their mental health recovery goals.
• Communicate, document, and review client cases with supervisors.
• Work one on one with individuals on service planning and goal completion.
• Assist clients with completing their Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).

Benefits

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre‑tax and Roth (after‑tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well‑being platform, featuring self‑care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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 across 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

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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!