What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Specialist position at Preferred Family Healthcare?
Job Description:
Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist
Location: Montgomery City, Missouri
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Join our team as a Certified Peer Specialist in Montgomery City, Missouri, and be a part of something bigger than yourself. This role will allow you to make a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. We are seeking individuals with a passion for helping others, who can offer hope and encouragement to those on their path to recovery. If you have personal experience with mental health or substance use recovery, you can be the light that guides others towards healing and a brighter future.
In this role, you will work closely with individuals and their families, providing essential support and interventions built on a unique, empathetic connection. You will assist in developing treatment plans, facilitating group education, and connecting clients with community resources. Your shared lived experience will inspire and empower those on their journey to recovery, helping them recognize their resilience and capacity for positive change.
- All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
- Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
- Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
- Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
- Assist in developing treatment plans and facilitating group education sessions
- Provide crisis intervention and make referrals for issues outside the treatment milieu
- Represent the agency professionally and connect clients with community resources
- Document all services provided in accordance with state/CARF standards
- Share lived experiences of recovery and model successful recovery behaviors
- Help individuals recognize their resilience and capacity for recovery
- Assist individuals in setting and achieving their recovery goals
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Director
- Self-identify as a present or former client of mental health or substance use services OR self-identify as a person in recovery from mental health or substance use disorder
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Pass a background check or request an exception if applicable
- Complete a state-approved training program and, if required, pass a standardized examination
- Missouri residents must complete the application on the Missouri Peer Specialist website and, if necessary, a 5-Day Basic Training Program, followed by passing a state-approved certification exam within six months
- Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect
- Proficient at sharing lived experiences while maintaining healthy boundaries
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to connect clients with recovery resources in their communities
- First Aid and CPR certification within three months of beginning employment and upon renewal
Keywords: Peer Support, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, Recovery, Lived Experience, Community Resources, Group Education, Treatment Plans, Crisis Intervention
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
