Peer Support Recovery Specialist - PRN, Varied Shifts (Kirksville, MO)

Brightli • Kirksville, MO

13d

About The Position

Join Centerstone’s compassionate and collaborative team as a Certified Peer Specialist. Use lived experience and a personal recovery journey to empower people facing mental health and substance use challenges. Build meaningful relationships and help individuals develop hope, resilience, recovery skills, access to resources, and community connections.

This PRN position has varied shifts and is based in Kirksville, Missouri, within Behavioral Health Services. The role includes supporting individualized recovery goals, connecting clients with services, facilitating education and crisis support, and documenting services in compliance with applicable standards. Active Certified Peer Specialist certification is required, or the ability and willingness to obtain it. Candidates must be willing to complete state-approved peer support training within six months of hire.

Requirements

• Must self-identify as a current or former recipient of mental health and/or substance use services, or as a person in recovery.
• At least one year of direct personal experience with the mental health system.
• Willingness to complete a state-approved Certified Peer Support training program within six months of hire.
• Must meet standards for CPRS (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist) or CRSS (Certified Recovery Support Specialist).
• Active Certified Peer Specialist certification, or willingness and ability to obtain one.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• At least one year of sustained recovery.

Responsibilities

• Build therapeutic relationships that support recovery and resilience.
• Collaborate with individuals to create personalized treatment plans.
• Maintain communication with referral sources, guardians, and care teams.
• Assist clients in accessing medical and community-based services.
• Provide transportation and accompany clients to appointments when appropriate.
• Facilitate group education sessions and provide crisis intervention.
• Document services in compliance with state and CARF standards.
• Support clients in making independent choices and achieving recovery goals.
• Encourage healthy, productive, and sober lifestyles.
• Mentor, advocate for, and coach individuals through their recovery journey.
• Uphold ethical and confidentiality standards.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and required training.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options
• Mileage reimbursement, if applicable
• Training and development opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Full-time employees receive paid time off and an employee benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and life benefits

What This Job Offers

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