Recovery-Focused Peer Support Specialist

Ozarks Medical Center; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarks Health Care Behavioral Healthcare in West Plains, MO, seeks a full-time Peer Support Specialist operating during daytime hours (8-5). The role centers on helping individuals with substance-use recovery, guided by lived experience and a recovery-first approach.

Responsibilities include promoting coping skills, resilience, and helping clients access community resources. Hiring is contingent on Missouri CMP training and exam completion.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience in recovery and support individuals in recovery from substance-use disorders.
• Peer support services are person-centered with a recovery focus.
• Assistance includes coping skills, resilience, and community living supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services to individuals in recovery.
• Promote coping skills and recovery strategies.
• Facilitate use of natural supports and community resources.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer support

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Missouri Certified Peer Specialist

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Ozarks Health Care Behavioral Healthcare in West Plains, MO, seeks a full-time Peer Support Specialist operating during daytime hours (8-5). The role centers on helping individuals with substance-use recovery, guided by lived experience and a recovery-first approach.

Responsibilities include promoting coping skills, resilience, and helping clients access community resources. Hiring is contingent on Missouri CMP training and exam completion.