Certified Peer Specialist

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Top-notch training

Career advancement

Welcoming workplace culture

Mileage reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Columbia, Missouri seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to use lived experience to inspire hope and support clients in substance use, mental health, and ER engagement services. You will offer guidance, advocacy, encouragement, and connections to resources within a collaborative Adult Services team.

Responsibilities include helping clients set recovery goals, drawing on personal experience to provide peer-based support, and coordinating with colleagues to ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Certified Peer Specialist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Empower clients to identify and pursue personal goals related to recovery, wellness, and community involvement.
• Draw upon relevant lived experience to provide peer-based support, encouragement, and practical insight.
• Assist individuals receiving substance use, mental health, and Emergency Room Engagement services.
• Build supportive, recovery-focused relationships that promote hope, self-advocacy, and independence.
• Offer peer consultation and assistance based on each client’s strengths, needs, and goals.
• Connect clients with appropriate resources and collaborate with team members to support continuity of care.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Peer Specialist certification

Job description

Job Title:

Certified Peer Specialist

Location:

Columbia, Missouri

Department:

Adult Services

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Job Summary:

Use your lived experience to inspire hope and help individuals achieve meaningful recovery goals. The Certified Peer Specialist supports clients receiving substance use, mental health, and Emergency Room Engagement services by offering practical guidance, encouragement, advocacy, and connection to resources. Join a compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to empowering clients, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for lasting change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Empower clients to identify and pursue personal goals related to recovery, wellness, and community involvement.
• Draw upon relevant lived experience to provide peer-based support, encouragement, and practical insight.
• Assist individuals receiving substance use, mental health, and Emergency Room Engagement services.
• Build supportive, recovery-focused relationships that promote hope, self-advocacy, and independence.
• Offer peer consultation and assistance based on each client’s strengths, needs, and goals.
• Connect clients with appropriate resources and collaborate with team members to support continuity of care.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess current Certified Peer Specialist certification.

Additional Qualifications:

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and a favorable driving record.

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.

Employee Assistance Program & Other Perks:

• 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

Employer Information:

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

About Brightli:

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.

Brightli Snapshot 200 locations 4 states 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates 5k+ employees

Brightli's Innovational Model:

We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care. Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.