Merakey·Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Provide individualized support to individuals recovering from mental illness by developing recovery-oriented goals and implementing recovery plans. Conduct community-based visits and maintain accurate electronic documentation to ensure continuity of care.
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a PRN Certified Peer Specialist to join our Adult Behavioral Health team in Pottsville, PA.
Work Schedule: PRN (flexible schedule)
Earn $17/hour
Our Certified Peer Specialists (CPSs) play a vital role in supporting individuals on their journey of recovery from mental illness.
Having navigated their own mental health challenges, CPSs bring invaluable lived experience and personal insight to their work.
This unique perspective enhances the quality and authenticity of peer support services.
They 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.
CPSs also complete timely and accurate electronic documentation to ensure continuity of care and adherence to service standards.
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 to it at: https://bharp.org/providers/bhhep/ [https://bharp.org/providers/bhhep/]
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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo]
Must be at least 18 years old with lived experience in personal mental health recovery and a valid driver's license. Requires certification as a peer specialist in Pennsylvania or current progress toward obtaining this certification.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
