Certified Peer Specialist - PRN

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.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Certified as a peer specialist in Pennsylvania or currently undergoing the required training and preparing to take the certification exam.
• Lived experience in personal mental health recovery.
• Active and valid driver's license.

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).
• Complete timely and accurate electronic documentation to ensure continuity of care and adherence to service standards.
• 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.

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, including 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).
• 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.

Pay

$17/hour

Schedule

PRN (flexible schedule)

Additional Opportunities

Open positions in this county qualify for Pennsylvania’s Behavioral Health Higher Education Program (BHHEP), which offers candidates meaningful financial and career-building benefits. Through BHHEP, eligible students can receive a paid senior-year internship with Merakey and may also access tuition assistance of up to $20,000 for bachelor’s programs or up to $40,000 for master’s programs, all while gaining hands-on experience that strengthens their skills and future employability. Participants who pursue tuition assistance commit to two years of post-graduation employment with the same provider, creating a smooth transition into the workforce and long-term career stability.

Candidates can learn more about the program and how to apply at: https://bharp.org/providers/bhhep/