Peer Support Specialist

Job description

Job Description:
This position offers…
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:
• Build recovery-focused relationships with individuals and families while sharing lived experience, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and serving as a source of hope.
• Help individuals identify strengths, make independent choices, and create personalized treatment and recovery plans.
• Mentor, advocate for, and coach individuals as they pursue recovery goals and develop healthy, productive, and sober lifestyles.
• Connect individuals with medical care, mental health and substance use services, mutual aid groups, Recovery Supports, and other community resources.
• Schedule treatment appointments, transport clients to Recovery Support Services and community-based services, and accompany them when permitted.
• Collaborate with guardians, referral sources, and care teams regarding progress, transitions, and continuity of care.
• Provide crisis intervention and facilitate scheduled educational groups.
• Document services according to state and CARF standards while protecting confidentiality and following ethical requirements.
• Complete required professional development every two years and support the organization’s short-term and long-term goals.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must self-identify as a present or former recipient of mental health and/or substance use services, or as a person in recovery from a mental health and/or substance use disorder. If requested, provide evidence of a sponsor and participation in a 12-step program.
• One year of direct, personal experience with the mental health system as a primary consumer of services required.
• Two years of responsible employment history required.
• Must complete a state-approved Certified Peer Support training program and other required training within six months of employment.
• If required, complete the Missouri five-day Basic Training Program and pass a State of Missouri-approved certification examination within six months.
• Minimum of one year in recovery required.
• Exceptions may be approved by appropriate leadership.

Additional Qualifications:
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance.
• Must successfully complete criminal record, driving record, abuse and neglect, fingerprint, and other required background checks.
• Ability to transport clients and represent the agency professionally in the community.
• Knowledge of peer support, case management, rehabilitation practices, community resources, and mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
• Familiarity with applicable treatment methods, legal requirements, and court procedures.
• Ability to connect individuals with recovery resources, including mutual aid support groups.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise reports.
• General computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of training practices in mental health and substance use treatment settings is desired.
• Must complete required first-year training covering disability-related illnesses; working with families and caretakers; client and family rights and responsibilities; self-help skills; treatment planning; assessment principles; special needs; community support; suicide awareness; quality assurance; infection control; CPRC philosophy, values, and objectives; crisis intervention; behavioral management; and involuntary holds.

Physical Requirements
• Perform light work, including exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly to move objects.
• Walk or stand for significant periods, or sit while operating arm or leg controls.
• Work at a production-rate pace that may require constant pushing or pulling of materials with negligible weight.




Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.



Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.