Crisis Center - Certified Peer Specialist PRN

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee benefits package

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Welcoming, supportive workplace

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist in Sedalia, MO. This PRN role focuses on helping individuals in recovery by building therapeutic relationships and developing personalized plans with families involved in care.

Responsibilities include coordinating with guardians and referrers, scheduling and transporting Recovery Services, and providing crisis intervention. A state-certified peer training is required within six months, with ongoing professional development urged.

Qualifications

• Must identify as a present or former mental health/substance use consumer
• At least 1 year direct recovery experience with mental health system
• Complete Certified Peer Support training within 6 months of employment

Responsibilities

• Develop personalized treatment plans with individuals
• Maintain communication with referral sources and guardians
• Participate in meetings to ensure continuity of care
• Refer individuals to outside resources when needed
• Schedule appointments and arrange transportation for Recovery Services
• Accompany clients to appointments when permitted
• Support clients in accessing medical services and document accordingly
• Provide crisis intervention and group education sessions
• Pursue ongoing professional development every two years
• Use peer support to foster recovery and resilience

Skills

Peer support experience

Recovery knowledge

Communication skills

Boundaries

Documentation

Education

State-approved Certified Peer Support training

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

Certified Peer Specialist

Location: Sedalia, MO

Department: Behavioral Crisis Center

Company: Burrell Behavioral Health

Employment Type: PRN Only - Pick up shifts as needed

Job Summary: Join our dedicated and supportive team as a Certified Peer Specialist, where you will play an integral role in helping individuals engaged in their recovery journey. In this vital position, you’ll focus on the acquisition, development, and expansion of recovery skills through therapeutic relationships built with clients and their families. We are seeking compassionate individuals who can help clients access recovery tools, community support, and motivate them to achieve and maintain their recovery goals. As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will collaborate closely with individuals, developing personalized treatment plans that address their specific needs and ensuring they have the necessary skills and resources to thrive in their recovery.

the Certified Peer Specialist position offers… Competitive Salary Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package, including health, dental, vision, and more Opportunities for Professional Development Supportive Workplace Culture that values individual contributions.

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/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 (transportation required).
• Assist individuals in accessing information and support for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Encourage clients to live healthy, productive, and sober lifestyles 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to offer personal, unique knowledge and experiences of recovery while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Competence in sharing effective recovery skills and helping clients identify their individual strengths.
• Knowledge of and understanding of rehabilitation methods and principles related to mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
• Familiarity with community resources and methods associated with treating mental health and substance use disorders.
• Capable of effectively communicating ideas verbally and in writing to produce clear and concise reports.
• General knowledge of computers and ability to connect clients/patients to recovery resources, including mutual aid support groups.

Experience and Education Qualifications

Must be willing to self-identify as a present or former client of mental health and/or substance use services OR identify as a person in recovery. 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 leadership.

Supervisory Requirements

None

Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• 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.
• Receive training on key topics related to disability awareness, client self-help skills, and more within the first year of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Requires significant walking or standing or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of controls.

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.

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.

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.

Equity and Employment

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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