Certified Peer Specialist

Scranton Counseling Center, the area’s largest integrated behavioral health provider, is seeking Certified Peer Specialists to join our team. We currently have opportunities available for both part-time and full-time positions in our community-based peer programs and our Onsite Decision Support Center.

Position Overview

As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will use your lived experience with mental illness, recovery, and your training to support adult consumers on their unique and individual journeys to recovery. You will work alongside consumers, providing guidance, advocacy, and support that fosters empowerment and self-determination.

Qualifications

• Lived Experience: Self-identified individuals with a mental health diagnosis who have reached a point in their recovery where they can positively support others.
• Age: Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Training: Completion of a two-week Certified Peer Specialist training course offered by an OMHSAS-approved vendor.
• State Certification: Must hold a current Pennsylvania state certification as a Certified Peer Specialist.

What We Offer

We offer an extensive fringe benefit program to include employee healthcare, eye and dental coverage, guaranteed 401(k) contribution, annual/sick/holiday pay (including birthday), quarterly personal care days mileage reimbursement, long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 50% tuition reimbursement for pursuit of an MSW at Marywood University, eligibility for the PSLF program and more.

Additional Details

• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
• Pay: $15.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Scranton Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability, or Limited English Proficiency (LEP).

Resumes can be sent directly to kelly.domenick@scrantonscc.org.