Part-Time Certified Peer Specialist

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

55d • $28

About The Position

We seek a Part-Time Peer Engagement Specialist (Certified Peer Specialist) to join our Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUCC) team in Philadelphia, Pa. This posting is Part-Time, Saturdays and Sundays 10:30am - 7:00pm EST). We are a mental health urgent care/walk-in center for adults in need of same-day care that is not an emergency in Philadelphia. We serve individuals experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, and/or substance use concerns. Individuals will participate in triage, resolution-focused services, and aftercare planning to prepare for long-term recovery and connection to ongoing care. We serve individuals regardless of income or insurance status. Our services do not replace the need for ongoing mental health care; rather, we aim to reduce avoidable visits to crisis centers and emergency rooms by helping people get the care they need when they need it. The Peer Engagement Specialist provides a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for entrants into the BHUCC. They greet visitors upon arrival to begin the engagement process and leverage lived experience with Mental Health (MH)/Substance Use (SU) challenges to offer hope, guidance, and understanding to individuals. The Peer Engagement Specialist is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and will facilitate groups, workshops, and events, as well as provide transportation coordination, information and referral, linkage to other BHUCC supports, and caring outreach contact calls.

Requirements

• Certification as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) or Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) with lived experience in mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Strong commitment to providing peer support, advocacy, and empowerment to individuals seeking behavioral health services.
• Knowledge of local behavioral health resources and community-based services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with individuals and colleagues.
• Empathy, compassion, and nonjudgmental attitude in supporting individuals seeking BHUCC services.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience facilitating support groups or wellness workshops is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for entrants into the BHUCC
• Greet visitors upon arrival to begin the engagement process
• Leverage lived experience with Mental Health (MH)/Substance Use (SU) challenges to offer hope, guidance, and understanding to individuals
• Facilitate groups, workshops, and events
• Provide transportation coordination, information and referral, linkage to other BHUCC supports, and caring outreach contact calls

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. Offerings include 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).
• Enjoy our 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees