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: St. Charles/St. Louis
Department: SUD Services
Employment Type: Full Time/Part-Time
Shift: Day Shift
Job Summary:
We are currently hiring a compassionate and experienced Certified Peer Specialist to join our team in the St. Charles and St. Louis, MO areas. In this rewarding role, you will utilize your own experiences with mental health and/or substance use disorders to inspire hope and growth in others pursuing recovery. By connecting clients with valuable resources and offering guidance through peer support, you'll play a vital role in helping them navigate their journeys towards healing and independence.
Position Perks & Benefits:
- Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
- Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
- Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
- 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
Key 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 and/or Experience 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.
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
Missouri Only - Complete the application located on the following website at
Missouri Only - If required, complete a 5-Day Basic Training Program; following which, the individual must pass a State of Missouri approved certification examination within six months.
Required License/Certification (one of the following):
Current certification as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
Additional Qualifications:
Proficient at sharing lived experience with others seeking to engage in recovery while maintaining healthy boundaries.
Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively verbally and in writing to produce clear and concise reports.
Ability to connect clients/patients to recovery resources, including mutual aid support groups, located in communities where we serve.
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 use 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.
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 Employment Opportunity Employer.
Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
