Recovery Peer Specialist – Inspire Hope & Growth

Centerstone; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Career development

Supportive culture

Job summary

Brightli in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join the SUD Services team. You’ll draw on your own recovery experiences to support clients, connect them with resources, and guide their steps toward independence.

The role emphasizes empathetic outreach, collaboration with referral sources, crisis intervention when needed, and participation in staffing and planning to ensure consistent care.

Qualifications

• Self-identify as a present or former client of mental health or substance use services OR self-identifies as a person in recovery from mental health or substance use disorder.
• Current certification as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Complete a state approved training program and if required, pass a standardized examination

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in developing treatment plans.
• Complete regular communication with referral sources/guardians regarding progress, transition planning, and pertinent clinical issues and documentation.
• Participate in staffing to assure continuity of care.
• Make or assist in outside referral of issues not able to be addressed within the treatment milieu.
• Assist in scheduling of treatment and arranging transportation.
• Represent the agency in a professional manner.
• May assist in the referral for medical issues of clients.
• Document all services provided in accordance with appropriate state/CARF standards.
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
• Facilitate group education as scheduled.
• Obtain trainings to assist in professional development meeting 36 hours every 2 years.

Education

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification

High school diploma or equivalent

At least 21 years of age

Complete a state approved training program

Job description

Brightli in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join the SUD Services team. You’ll draw on your own recovery experiences to support clients, connect them with resources, and guide their steps toward independence.

The role emphasizes empathetic outreach, collaboration with referral sources, crisis intervention when needed, and participation in staffing and planning to ensure consistent care.