Recovery Coach & Peer Support Specialist

Burrell Behavioral Health; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Training and development

Career mobility

Supportive culture

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Saint Charles, MO, seeks a Peer Support Specialist to guide individuals through recovery with empathy, practical support, and advocacy. You will draw on lived experience to mentor clients, collaborate with treatment teams, and connect people to community resources in a supportive, recovering-focused environment.

The role emphasizes crisis support, documentation, and active participation in planning while promoting independence and wellness within a compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Must have empathy and strong communication to support participants.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in developing recovery goals.
• Facilitate peer support services and recovery-focused activities.
• Share lived recovery experience to inspire hope.
• Assist with identifying strengths and community resources.
• Encourage active participation in treatment decisions.
• Collaborate with treatment teams and community providers.
• Coordinate scheduling and transportation when needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and support.
• Participate in treatment planning meetings.
• Maintain documentation per state regulations and CARF standards.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Boundaries

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Missouri Peer Specialist certification

State-approved Peer Specialist training

Tools

Case management

Rehabilitation principles

Recovery-oriented approaches

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in Saint Charles, MO, seeks a Peer Support Specialist to guide individuals through recovery with empathy, practical support, and advocacy. You will draw on lived experience to mentor clients, collaborate with treatment teams, and connect people to community resources in a supportive, recovering-focused environment.

The role emphasizes crisis support, documentation, and active participation in planning while promoting independence and wellness within a compassionate team.