Recovery-Focused Certified Peer Support Specialist (ACT)

Merakey; Shelocta (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan - 401(k) with pre-tax

DailyPay

Goga well-being platform

Care.com backup childcare

EAP counseling, legal, and financial

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning access

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Shelocta, PA. You will apply wellness strategies and coaching to support recovery, drawing on your lived experience to connect with individuals in mental health services.

You will participate in ITT processes, provide direct team support, and engage in cross-training and meetings, with weekly home/community visits and travel across Indiana & Armstrong Counties.

Qualifications

• Certified Peer Specialist per PA Certification Board is required prior to employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license; travel to provide support across counties.
• Personal experience with mental health services and willingness to share experiences to support recovery.
• At least 2 years of paid or volunteer work with individuals with severe mental illness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply WRAP and IMR to assist consumers on their recovery path.
• Provide personalized coaching to empower consumers toward their goals.
• Share lived experiences to connect with individuals receiving services.
• Support ACT Team with symptom assessment and integrated dual disorder treatment.
• Participate in ITT processes and provide consumer perspectives on care plans.
• Conduct cross-training for the ACT Team to integrate consumer perspectives.
• Attend internal and external treatment team meetings and daily clinical huddles.

Skills

Lived experience

Coaching

WRAP

IMR

Transportation support

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Merakey is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Shelocta, PA. You will apply wellness strategies and coaching to support recovery, drawing on your lived experience to connect with individuals in mental health services.

You will participate in ITT processes, provide direct team support, and engage in cross-training and meetings, with weekly home/community visits and travel across Indiana & Armstrong Counties.