Certified Peer Specialist parttime x 2

North Central Missouri Mental Health Center; Trenton (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

North Central Missouri Mental Health Center in Trenton, MO is seeking two part-time Certified Peer Specialists to support recovery by helping clients build social networks, set goals, and navigate services.

Responsibilities include engaging clients, promoting wellness, mentoring, advocacy, and documenting progress; requires CPS certification, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Missouri driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Missouri driver’s license.
• Automobile and required liability insurance.
• Have a High School Diploma or GED and be age 18 or older.
• Must be in recovery and be a current or former recipient of services.
• Must be trained and certified as a Certified Peer Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Engage the person served to promote recovery.
• Support personal recovery goals and resiliency.
• Community networking and advocacy for the person served.
• Provide mentoring and modelling of positive skills.
• Deliver parenting skills coaching and role modelling.
• Document progress and meet with supervisor.
• Transport clients as needed and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

In recovery

Recipient of services

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Peer Specialist certification

Missouri driver’s license

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

There are TWO part-time positions available, both based at our Trenton location.

The Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for providing mutual assistance in promoting recovery by persons experiencing similar psychiatric or substance use challenges. Peer Specialists share their personal success stories, serve as a role model, help the persons served to build social networks, and articulate client's personal goals as well as help to identify the means to reach those goals.

DUTIES

Will provide direct services that include:

• Engaging the person served
• Support personal recovery goals or building on resiliency
• Community networking
• Advocating with and for the person served
• Provide/model good parenting skills
• Mentoring
• Bridging or navigating The full-time Peer Specialist will provide 20 face-to-face direct service activities weekly, individually or in a group, that include:
• Self-advocacy
• Wellness
• Life skills such as accepting responsibility, money management and honoring commitments
• Self-Care skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and shopping
• Goal setting
• Decision-making skills Job duties will be assigned according to client needs with the assistance of the Community Support Specialist. The job duties will be reflected in the client's Master Treatment Plan. Complete and sign documentation or related paperwork contemporaneously with service provision (within three (3) business days) and in accordance with agency and certification standards. Progress notes will include the client's progress, problems and needs. Meet at least weekly with supervisor. Transport clients as needed. Maintain client confidentiality. Demonstrate competency for, at minimum, the following core competencies: Incident Reporting; Progress Notes; Scheduling. Perform related work as requested to carry out the purposes, goals and objectives of the agency.

QUALIFICATIONS Have a valid Missouri driver's license. Automobile and required liability insurance. Have a High School Diploma or GED and be age 18 or older. Must be in recovery and be a current or former recipient of services. Must be trained and certified as a Certified Peer Specialist (https://mopeerspecialist.com/).

SUPERVISION Directly responsible to the CPRC Team Leader, SUD/DOC Team Leader, QMHP, Health Care Home Director, or IPS Supervisor.

CLASSIFICATION

Non-Exempt

POSITIONS SUPERVISED

None

COMPONENT

Clinical

Company Description

About North Central Missouri Mental Health Center (NCMMHC)

Since 1974, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center (NCMMHC) has provided compassionate, high-quality behavioral health and recovery services to individuals and families across the nine-county Green Hills region. Headquartered in Trenton, Missouri, NCMMHC is a CARF-accredited healthcare provider dedicated to delivering trauma-informed, client-centered care in a respectful, supportive atmosphere.

Our Mission

To deliver high-quality behavioral health services in a caring environment that respects dignity, promotes independence, and empowers every individual to reach their highest quality of life. Guided by our core commitment, "Support Today. Strength for the Future.", we offer a full continuum of care, including outpatient therapy, psychiatric services, substance use recovery support, community case management, and 24/7 crisis intervention.

Why Work With Us?

At NCMMHC, our staff is the foundation of our community impact. When you join our team, you become part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary group of professionals who value collaboration, clinical excellence, and personal growth.

Purpose-Driven Work: Make a direct, tangible impact on health outcomes and quality of life in rural Missouri communities.

Trauma-Informed Workplace: Practice within a compassionate organizational culture built on safety, dignity, and professional integrity.

Integrated Care Environment: Work alongside therapists, caseworkers, medical providers, and support staff in a team-based healthcare model.

Professional Growth: Gain diverse clinical experience across a wide range of behavioral health programs and community populations.

Whether you are an experienced mental health professional, a dedicated case manager, or a healthcare administrative specialist, NCMMHC offers a rewarding career path where your skills truly matter.