Crisis Center - Certified Peer Specialist PRN

Brightli • Sedalia, MO

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Burrell Behavioral Health is hiring a Certified Peer Specialist for its Behavioral Crisis Center in Sedalia, Missouri. The role supports people with mental health and substance use disorders in their recovery through peer support, therapeutic relationships, access to recovery resources, and personalized treatment planning. The specialist works with clients and their families to develop recovery skills, connect with community supports, and pursue healthy, productive, and sober lifestyles.

The position is PRN, with shifts picked up as needed. Duties include coordinating care, communicating with referral sources and guardians, arranging appointments and transportation, supporting access to medical and community services, documenting services, providing crisis intervention, and facilitating group education. The specialist must observe ethical and confidentiality standards and complete required training. Applicants must be willing to identify as a present or former consumer of mental health or substance use services, or as a person in recovery, and have at least one year of direct personal experience with the mental health system as a primary consumer and one year of recovery.

The role requires successful background checks, new-hire orientation, a current driver's license, an acceptable driving record, current auto insurance, and being at least 21 years old. The physical demands are classified as light work, involving occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds and frequent handling of up to 10 pounds, as well as significant walking or standing or sitting with pushing or pulling controls. Burrell describes its culture as supportive and welcoming, and its organization as committed to recovery, resilience, community mental health, and a workplace where people with varied backgrounds and experiences feel valued.

Requirements

• Must be willing to self-identify as a present or former client of mental health and/or substance use services, or as a person in recovery.
• At least one year of direct and personal experience with the mental health system as a primary consumer of services.
• At least one year of recovery.
• Able to complete a state-approved Certified Peer Support training program and other required training within six months of employment.
• Successful completion of criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint background checks.
• Complete New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to share personal recovery knowledge and experiences while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to share effective recovery skills and help clients identify their individual strengths.
• Knowledge and understanding of rehabilitation methods and principles related to mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
• Familiarity with community resources and treatment methods for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and produce clear, concise reports.
• General computer knowledge and ability to connect clients or patients with recovery resources, including mutual aid support groups.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with individuals to develop personalized treatment plans that address their needs and support active participation in recovery.
• Communicate regularly with referral sources and guardians about progress, transition planning, and relevant clinical matters.
• Participate in meetings to support continuity of care.
• Research and refer individuals to outside resources as needed.
• Schedule treatment appointments and provide transportation to and from recovery support and community-based services.
• Accompany clients to permitted appointments and represent the agency professionally.
• Help clients access medical services and document services in accordance with state and CARF standards.
• Provide crisis intervention and facilitate group education sessions as scheduled.
• Complete professional development training to meet required hours every two years.
• Use peer support to foster recovery and resilience among people with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Help individuals build connections with other people, their communities, and community recovery supports; transportation is required.
• Help individuals access information and support related to mental health and substance use disorders.
• Encourage clients to pursue healthy, productive, and sober lifestyles during and after their time in the facility.
• Help participants create personal treatment plans that engage them in their recovery.
• Follow facility ethics and confidentiality standards.
• Demonstrate interest in the company's short- and long-term goals.
• Complete required training, including training on disability awareness and client self-help skills within the first year of employment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Employee benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and more; detailed benefits are specified for full-time employees.
• Professional development opportunities and comprehensive initial and ongoing training.
• Career mobility and advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.
• Supportive, welcoming workplace culture that values employee contributions and well-being.
• Paid time off package for full-time employees.
• Retirement and life benefits are listed in the employee benefits package for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed