Certified Peer Support

About the position Merakey is a leading behavioral health organization seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join their Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Greensburg, PA, supporting Westmoreland County, PA. This role is for individuals passionate about empowering others through lived experiences and promoting recovery. The ACT model supports individuals with serious mental illnesses who may not have succeeded in traditional outpatient programs, emphasizing relationship-building and active involvement in enhancing functioning and symptom management. Services involve weekly home visits, utilizing personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based tasks.

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 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.

Requirements

• Certified as a Peer Support Specialist by the Pennsylvania Certification Board is required prior to employment
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must have personal experience as a recipient of mental health services and a willingness to share experiences to provide expertise about the recovery process.

Nice-to-haves

• At least 2 years of paid or volunteer work experience with individuals with severe mental illness preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our 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.