Certified Peer Support Specialist - Shelocta, PA

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Location:

Shelocta, Pennsylvania, United States.

Compensation: $20.23 per hour.

• Apply wellness management skills 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, medication management, and transportation for treatment plans.
• Participate in Individualized Treatment Team 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.

• Certified as a Peer Support Specialist by the Pennsylvania Certification Board prior to employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license; travel required to offer support across the county.
• Must have personal experience as a recipient of mental health services and a 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.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan – both pre‑tax and Roth options available for employee contributions.
• Daily Pay – access your pay when you need it.
• Access to the Goga well‑being platform with self‑care tools and resources.
• services for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• 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.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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 each year.

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. Merakey welcomes all veterans to apply.