Recovery Empowerment Specialist – Certified Peer

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Top-notch training

Career advancement

Welcoming workplace culture

Mileage reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Columbia, Missouri seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to use lived experience to inspire hope and support clients in substance use, mental health, and ER engagement services. You will offer guidance, advocacy, encouragement, and connections to resources within a collaborative Adult Services team.

Responsibilities include helping clients set recovery goals, drawing on personal experience to provide peer-based support, and coordinating with colleagues to ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Certified Peer Specialist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Empower clients to identify and pursue personal goals related to recovery, wellness, and community involvement.
• Draw upon relevant lived experience to provide peer-based support, encouragement, and practical insight.
• Assist individuals receiving substance use, mental health, and Emergency Room Engagement services.
• Build supportive, recovery-focused relationships that promote hope, self-advocacy, and independence.
• Offer peer consultation and assistance based on each client’s strengths, needs, and goals.
• Connect clients with appropriate resources and collaborate with team members to support continuity of care.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Peer Specialist certification

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in Columbia, Missouri seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to use lived experience to inspire hope and support clients in substance use, mental health, and ER engagement services. You will offer guidance, advocacy, encouragement, and connections to resources within a collaborative Adult Services team.

Responsibilities include helping clients set recovery goals, drawing on personal experience to provide peer-based support, and coordinating with colleagues to ensure