Certified Peer Specialist

Brightli • St Louis, MO

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About The Position

Brightli is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to use lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery to inspire hope, growth, and independence in participants. The role builds supportive peer relationships, helps participants shape treatment goals, connects them with community resources, and encourages progress throughout their recovery journeys. The position is based in Saint Louis, Missouri, in the Administration department, and is full-time.

The successful candidate is empathetic, dependable, communicates effectively, supports others without judgment, and is passionate about helping people recognize their strengths and possibilities. The role includes professional-development training and opportunities for advancement. Brightli describes its mission as improving client care, sharing resources to reduce the financial burden on community mental health centers, advocating for greater access to mental health and substance use care, and evolving behavioral health services to better meet clients’ needs. The organization promotes belonging, connection, and an authentic workplace, encourages applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and maintains a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Certified Peer Specialist in the State of Missouri is required; candidates who do not currently hold the credential may apply for certification through the Missouri Credentialing Board.
• Must self-identify as a present or former recipient of mental health or substance use services, or as a person in recovery from a mental health or substance use disorder.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• New hires must complete a five-day Basic Training Program and pass a State of Missouri-approved certification examination within six months.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Use lived experience to build hope, encourage recovery, and support participants as they develop individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate scheduled group education to help participants strengthen recovery skills, confidence, and independence.
• Connect participants with outside resources and services when their needs cannot be addressed within the treatment environment.
• Coordinate treatment schedules and transportation arrangements to help participants access needed services.
• Communicate regularly with referral sources and guardians regarding participant progress, transition planning, clinical concerns, and required documentation.
• Collaborate in staffing meetings to promote continuity of care and share relevant updates about participant needs and progress.
• Support referrals for participant medical needs when appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary and connect participants with appropriate assistance.
• Document services accurately and in accordance with applicable state and CARF standards.
• Represent the agency professionally when interacting with participants, families, referral sources, community partners, and colleagues.
• Complete 36 hours of professional-development training every two years.

Benefits

• Paid time off package for full-time employees.
• Health, dental, vision, retirement, and life benefits, among others, for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, and financial consultation for the employee and household at no cost.
• Mileage reimbursement for work functions requiring travel.
• Employee discounts on hotels, theme parks and attractions, and college tuition.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
• Career mobility and advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.
• Supportive workplace culture focused on employee well-being, health, and happiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED