Certified Peer Specialist

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist in St. Louis, MO. This role involves utilizing personal experiences with mental health or substance use disorders to support clients in their recovery journey. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, facilitating communication with guardians, and providing crisis intervention. The position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Paid time off

Employee benefits package

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Welcoming work culture

Qualifications

• Must self-identify as a present or former client of mental health or substance use services.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Complete a 5-Day Basic Training Program and pass certification examination within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in developing treatment plans.
• Document all services provided in accordance with state standards.
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary.

Skills

Peer support

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current certification as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

Job description

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Certified Peer Specialist

Apply locations St. Louis, MO time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R - 19111

Job Description:

Job Title:Certified Peer Specialist

Location: St. Louis , Missouri

Department:Outpatient Services

Employment Type:Full-time

Job Summary:

In this rewarding role, you will utilize your own experiences with mental health and/or substance use disorders to inspire hope and growth in others pursuing recovery. By connecting clients with valuable resources and offering guidance through peer support, you'll play a vital role in helping them navigate their journeys towards healing and independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist participants in developing treatment plans.

• Complete regular communication with referral sources/guardians regarding progress, transition planning, and pertinent clinical issues and documentation.

• Participate in staffing to assure continuity of care.

• Make or assist in outside referral of issues not able to be addressed within the treatment milieu.

• Assist in scheduling of treatment and arranging transportation.

• Represent the agency in a professional manner.

• May assist in the referral for medical issues of clients.

• Document all services provided in accordance with appropriate state/CARF standards.

• Provide crisis intervention as necessary.

• Facilitate group education as scheduled.

• Obtain trainings to assist in professional development meeting 36 hours every 2 years.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Current certification as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) in the State of Missouri. If you don't currently have Peer Specialist credentials to meet this job requirement, you can submit an application to the state here: CPS Credential Application – Missouri Credentialing Board

• Must self identify as a present or former client of mental health or substance use services OR self identify as a person in recovery from mental health or substance use disorder.

• Be at least 21 years of age

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent

• New hire will complete a 5-Day Basic Training Program; following which, the individual must pass a State of Missouri approved certification examination within six months.

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.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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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 use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. 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.