Recovery Champion: Certified Peer Specialist

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits package

Training

Career mobility

Supportive culture

Job summary

Brightli in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to use lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery to inspire hope and guide clients toward independence. You will connect clients with resources, support treatment planning, and participate in a recovery-oriented team.

This full-time role requires MO CPS certification, being 21 or older, a high school diploma, and completing a 5-day basic training followed by a state exam within six months.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) in the State of Missouri.
• Must self identify as a present or former client of mental health or substance use services OR self identify as a person in recovery from mental health or substance use disorder.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• New hire will complete a 5-Day Basic Training Program; following which, the individual must pass a State of Missouri approved certification examination within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in developing treatment plans.
• Complete regular communication with referral sources/guardians regarding progress, transition planning, and pertinent clinical issues and documentation.
• Participate in staffing to assure continuity of care.
• Make or assist in outside referral of issues not able to be addressed within the treatment milieu.
• Assist in scheduling of treatment and arranging transportation.
• Represent the agency in a professional manner.
• May assist in the referral for medical issues of clients.
• Document all services provided in accordance with appropriate state/CARF standards.
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
• Facilitate group education as scheduled.
• Obtain trainings to assist in professional development meeting 36 hours every 2 years.

Education

Current certification as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) in the State of Missouri.

Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Be at least 21 years of age.

Job description

Brightli in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to use lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery to inspire hope and guide clients toward independence. You will connect clients with resources, support treatment planning, and participate in a recovery-oriented team.

This full-time role requires MO CPS certification, being 21 or older, a high school diploma, and completing a 5-day basic training followed by a state exam within six months.