Certified Peer Support

Requirements

• Certified as a Peer Support Specialist by the Pennsylvania Certification Board
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Personal experience as a recipient of mental health services
• Willingness to share experiences to provide expertise about the recovery process
• At least 2 years of paid or volunteer work experience with individuals with severe mental illness preferred

Qualifications

Merakey is a leading behavioral health organization dedicated to providing high-quality services to individuals with mental health challenges. We are seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Greensburg, PA supporting Westmoreland County, PA.

Responsibilities

• Apply wellness management skills, incorporating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), to assist consumers on their recovery path
• Provide personalized coaching to empower consumers and support their recovery objectives
• Share insights from your lived experiences to connect with and aid individuals undergoing mental health services
• Offer direct support to ACT Team members, including ongoing symptom assessment, psychiatric rehabilitation, integrated dual disorder treatment (IDDT), medication management, and transportation for treatment plans
• Participate in Individualized Treatment Team (ITT) processes, contributing valuable perspectives to consumer care
• Conduct cross-training for the ACT Team, fostering a culture that recognizes, values, and integrates consumer perspectives into treatment plans
• Attend and actively engage in internal and external treatment team meetings, daily clinical team meetings, and other relevant sessions

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support
• Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions
• Access to self-care tools and resources on the Goga well-being platform
• Backup childcare, elder care, and household services through Access Care.com
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning

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.