Certified Peer Specialist - Empower Recovery & Growth

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

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.