Peer Specialist - SUD Clinic & Recovery Support

Fccinc; Poplar Bluff (MO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

FCC Behavioral Health is seeking a Peer Specialist for the Clinic SUD in Butler County, MO. The role supports individuals with psychiatric disabilities by sharing recovery experiences, assisting with information and community resources, and promoting independent living skills.

Responsibilities include accompanying clients to appointments, coaching in daily living skills, and acting as an advocate within the community. Requires Lived experience and state-approved training completion.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must self-identify as present and/or former person-served of mental health services; (Lived experience)
• Must complete a State approved training program and pass a standardized examination.
• Meet the minimum requirements to be clinically privileged by FCC Behavioral Health.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual assistance to person(s)-served in assessing mental health services including accompanying person(s)-served to appointments to address medical or other health needs.
• Acts as liaison/advocate between person(s)-served and community resources.
• Training, coaching and supporting in daily living skills, including keeping a budget, paying bills and maintaining an independent residence.
• Accompanying person(s)-served to activities in the community, if appropriate.
• Following-up with person(s)-served regarding appointment, completion of forms, returning forms or receipts and other similar activities.
• Maintains and improve professional competencies through in-service training and other educational responsibilities.

Job description

FCC Behavioral Health is seeking a Peer Specialist for the Clinic SUD in Butler County, MO. The role supports individuals with psychiatric disabilities by sharing recovery experiences, assisting with information and community resources, and promoting independent living skills.

Responsibilities include accompanying clients to appointments, coaching in daily living skills, and acting as an advocate within the community. Requires Lived experience and state-approved training completion.