Certified Peer Specialist - Recovery Services

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability plan

403(b) retirement plan

PTO 29 days FT

Emergency Medical Leave

EAP

Employee Discount Program

Career mobility

Job summary

Preferred Family Health Care is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to collaborate with mental health professionals and support clients on their recovery journeys.

You will draw on personal recovery experience to inspire clients, provide emotional support, and help identify strengths while coordinating with treatment teams, families, and community resources to deliver comprehensive care and guidance.

Qualifications

• Certified Missouri Peer Specialist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Share your personal recovery story to inspire and motivate clients.
• Provide emotional support and validation to clients.
• Help clients identify their strengths and personal resources to aid in their recovery.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Assist clients in setting goals and imagining future possibilities.
• Provide information about community resources and services.
• Attend community activities with clients and/or accompany them to appointments.
• Maintain accurate records and reports of client progress and activities.

Education

Certified Missouri Peer Specialist

Job description

Job Summary

As a Certified Peer Support Specialist, you will work with mental health professionals to provide assistance and guidance to individuals on their recovery journeys. Drawing from your personal recovery experience, you will ignite clients' spirits, offer emotional backup, and help them develop winning strategies. You will collaborate with the treatment team, family members, and community organizations to ensure comprehensive care and support for clients.

Position Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plan options
• Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part‑Time and Full‑Time employees
• Company‑paid basic life insurance
• 29 Days of PTO for Full‑Time employees
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Career mobility – advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Key Responsibilities

• Share your personal recovery story to inspire and motivate clients
• Provide emotional support and validation to clients
• Help clients identify their strengths and personal resources to aid in their recovery
• Collaborate with the treatment team to develop individualized treatment plans
• Assist clients in setting goals and imagining future possibilities
• Provide information about community resources and services
• Attend community activities with clients and/or accompany them to appointments
• Maintain accurate records and reports of client progress and activities

Required License/Certification

Certified Missouri Peer Specialist (must have completed the certification program)

More information on obtaining certification as a Peer Specialist: https://mopeerspecialist.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.