Recovery Coach & Community Engagement Advocate

Burrell Behavioral Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Mileage reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in St. Louis, MO, is hiring a Community Engagement Specialist/Recovery Coach. This role uses lived experience to support individuals facing mental health or substance use challenges and to help them build skills, support networks, and confidence for recovery.

You will facilitate groups, connect clients to resources, and collaborate with care teams while delivering compassionate, person-centered services in a community-based setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Self-identify as a present or former client of mental health or substance use services or be in recovery
• Completion of a state-approved Peer Specialist training program
• Must pass a standardized certification exam (if required)
• Missouri applicants: Must complete the application at mopeerspecialist.com
• May be required to attend a 5-day basic training program and pass the Missouri certification exam within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in building recovery and resilience skills tailored to their goals
• Develop and assist with individualized treatment and recovery plans
• Share lived experiences of recovery to provide hope and inspire change
• Promote coping strategies and connect individuals to natural and community supports
• Facilitate educational groups and peer support activities
• Assist clients in scheduling treatments and arranging transportation when needed
• Engage in regular communication with referral sources, guardians, and care teams
• Participate in staffings to promote continuity of care
• Make referrals for services not offered within the treatment setting
• Document services according to state and CARF standards
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary
• Attend professional development training (minimum 36 hours every 2 years)

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in St. Louis, MO, is hiring a Community Engagement Specialist/Recovery Coach. This role uses lived experience to support individuals facing mental health or substance use challenges and to help them build skills, support networks, and confidence for recovery.

You will facilitate groups, connect clients to resources, and collaborate with care teams while delivering compassionate, person-centered services in a community-based setting.