Recovery Coach & Peer Support Leader

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace Culture

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Peer Specialist/Recovery Coach to support individuals on their recovery journeys. You will model recovery, facilitate peer services, and connect clients with community resources to promote independence and wellness.

Join a mission-driven team that values lived experience, compassion, and collaborative care, with responsibilities spanning treatment planning, referrals, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a state-approved Peer Specialist training program; certification exam if required.
• Missouri residents must complete state certification processes within required timeframes.
• Basic knowledge of case management and rehabilitation principles in mental health/substance use treatment.
• Strong verbal and written communication with healthy professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Share lived recovery experience to inspire hope and support goals.
• Facilitate individual and group peer support services.
• Assist with treatment or recovery plan progress and scheduling.
• Connect clients to recovery resources and community supports.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and care coordination.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support as needed.
• Document services per state regulations and CARF standards.

Skills

Peer Specialist

Recovery Coach

Peer Support Specialist

Certified Peer Specialist

Behavioral Health

Mental Health

Substance Use Recovery

Addiction Recovery

Recovery Services

Peer Support Position

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State-approved Peer Specialist training program

Completion of certification exam (if required)

Missouri state certification process (5-Day Basic Training)

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Peer Specialist/Recovery Coach to support individuals on their recovery journeys. You will model recovery, facilitate peer services, and connect clients with community resources to promote independence and wellness.

Join a mission-driven team that values lived experience, compassion, and collaborative care, with responsibilities spanning treatment planning, referrals, and ongoing professional development.