Certified Peer Specialist

Brightli; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee benefits package

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Welcoming, warm, supportive culture

Job summary

Brightli in St. Louis, MO is seeking a compassionate Certified Peer Specialist to support individuals in recovery within the SUD Services team.

You will draw on your own lived experience to inspire hope, connect clients to resources, and assist in planning and coordinating care. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, coordinating referrals, providing crisis intervention when needed, and facilitating group education while pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Self-identify as a present or former client of mental health or substance use services or as someone in recovery.
• Current Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete a state-approved training program and pass a required examination.
• Missouri-only: complete MO peers website application.
• Missouri-only: complete a 5-day basic training and pass the state certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in developing treatment plans.
• Maintain regular communication with referral sources and guardians about progress and documentation.
• Participate in staffing to ensure continuity of care.
• Refer issues beyond the treatment milieu when needed.
• Assist in scheduling treatment and arranging transportation.
• Represent the agency professionally.
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
• Facilitate scheduled group education.
• Pursue trainings for professional development (36 hours every 2 years).

Education

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

State-approved training program

Missouri MO peer specialist program training

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist

Location: St. Louis, MO

Department: SUD Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary:

We are currently hiring a compassionate and experienced Certified Peer Specialist to join our team in the St. Charles and St. Louis, MO areas. 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:

• Self identify as a present or former client of mental health or substance use services OR self identifies as a person in recovery from mental health or substance use disorder.
• Current certification as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Complete a state approved training program and if required, pass a standardized examination
• Missouri Only - Complete the application located on the following website at https://mopeerspecialist.com/
• Missouri Only - If required, 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.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.