Certified Peer Specialist - 6am-6pm

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee benefits package

Training and development

Career mobility

Supportive work culture

Job summary

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health in Springfield, MO is seeking a part-time Certified Peer Specialist to support Women & Children Recovery Services. This role emphasizes recovery skills, mentoring, advocacy, and coaching, with required client transportation and a Saturday-Sunday shift from 6:00 A.M.

to 6:00 P.M. You will work to develop personalized recovery plans, coordinate with guardians and referral sources, and assist clients in accessing services.

Qualifications

• Must self-identify as a present or former client of mental health or substance use services.
• One year of direct experience with the mental health system as a primary consumer.
• Complete a state-approved Certified Peer Support training program within six months.
• Missouri-specific requirements referenced in Missouri Peer Specialist guidelines.
• High School diploma or equivalent; two years of employment history.

Responsibilities

• Develop personalized treatment plans addressing individuals' needs.
• Maintain regular communication with referral sources and guardians.
• Schedule treatment appointments and provide transportation to services.
• Accompany clients to appointments when permitted.
• Support clients in accessing medical services and document services.
• Offer crisis intervention and facilitate group education sessions.
• Pursue professional development through required trainings every two years.
• Utilize peer support to foster recovery and resilience.

Skills

Peer support

Transportation

Communication skills

Advocacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Missouri Peer Specialist training

State certification readiness within six months

Tools

Relias training

Job description

Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist Location: Springfield, Mo Department: Women & Children Recovery Services Employment Type: Part-time Shift: Saturday - Sunday 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Job Summary

Peer Specialist has the responsibility of emphasizing the acquisition, development, and expansion of recovery skills to enable individuals to fully engage in their recovery journey. The interventions they provide are based on the therapeutic relationship they build with the individual and their family. As part of the team, helps clients develop essential skills, access recovery tools and community support, and motivates them to achieve and maintain recovery. NOTE: This requires transportation of clients. Assist individuals in accessing information and support for mental health and substance use disorders. Support individuals in making independent choices and taking an active role in their treatment. Help individuals identify their strengths and resources for recovery. Assist individuals in setting and achieving recovery goals through mentoring, advocacy, and coaching. Provide emotional, informational, and instructional support to help clients feel connected and develop recovery skills. Encourage clients to live a healthy, productive, and sober lifestyle during and after their time in the facility. Aid participants in creating personal treatment plans to actively engage in their own recovery. Adhere to ethical and confidentiality standards of the facility. Show interest in the long-term and short-term goals of the company. The Certified Peer Specialist position offers…

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with individuals to develop personalized treatment plans that address their specific needs.
• Maintain regular communication with referral sources and guardians to discuss progress, transition planning, and relevant clinical matters.
• Participate in meetings to ensure continuity of care for individuals.
• Assist in researching and referring individuals to outside resources when necessary.
• Schedule treatment appointments and provide transportation to and from Recovery Support Services and community-based services.
• Accompany clients to appointments when permitted, representing the agency professionally.
• Support clients in accessing medical services and document all services in accordance with state and CARF standards.
• Offer crisis intervention and facilitate group education sessions as scheduled.
• Pursue professional development through training to meet required hours every two years.
• Utilize peer support to foster recovery and resilience in individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Help individuals build connections with others, their overall community, and Recovery Supports within their community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to offer personal, unique knowledge and experiences of recovery while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to share recovery skills that have worked and help the client identify skills that will work for them.
• Ability to serve as a source of hope for the client by demonstrating the ability to maintain recovery.
• Knowledge of and a basic understanding of case management and rehabilitation methods, principles, and techniques in relation to mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
• Knowledgeable about the challenges faced by individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders and know how to access the various community resources available.
• Knowledgeable about and should be familiar with the methods, modalities, legal requirements, and court procedures associated with treating mental health and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of training techniques and practices used in a substance use disorder/mental health treatment setting is desired.
• Capable of effectively communicating ideas verbally and in writing to produce clear and concise reports.
• Ability to connect clients/patients to recovery resources, including mutual aid support groups, in the communities they serve.

Experience and/or Education Qualifications

• Must be willing to self-identify as a present or former client of mental health and/or substance use services OR self identifies as a person in recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorder.
• If asked, present evidence of a sponsor and participation in a 12-step program.
• Requires one year of direct and personal experience with the mental health system as a primary consumer of services.
• Able to complete a state-approved Certified Peer Support training program and other required trainings within six months of employment.
• Exceptions to the qualifications listed may be made by the appropriate Leadership.
• Missouri Specific: The application and the requirements are outlined in “Missouri Peer Specialist” at https://mopeerspecialist.com/.
• High School education or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of responsible employment history.
• 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.

Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Minimum one (1) year of recovery.
• Within the first year of employment, receive training on: Signs and symptoms of disability related illnesses Working with families and caretaker of clients receiving services Rights, roles, and responsibilities of client and families Client self-help skills Individual treatment plans Basic principle of assessment Special needs and characteristics Philosophy of community support approach Suicide awareness/precaution Quality assurance Infection control Philosophy, values, and objectives of CPRC Behavioral management/crisis intervention Issues/involuntary hold.

Physical Requirements

ADA Consideration – Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls or requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

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

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.

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 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.

Brightli Snapshot

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