Certified Peer Specialist

Brightli • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

Brightli is hiring a compassionate and experienced Certified Peer Specialist to serve the St. Charles and St. Louis, Missouri areas. The role uses the specialist’s lived experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders to inspire hope and growth in people pursuing recovery. Through peer support, guidance, and connections to resources, the specialist helps clients navigate recovery and work toward healing and independence.

The position is part of SUD Services and involves supporting treatment planning, coordination of care, referrals, scheduling, documentation, crisis intervention, and group education. The specialist is expected to maintain professional development through required training.

Requirements

• Self-identify as a present or former client of mental health or substance use services, or as a person in recovery from a mental health or substance use disorder.
• Hold current Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification.
• 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 applicants must complete the application on the Missouri Peer Specialist website.
• Missouri applicants must, if required, complete a five-day Basic Training Program and pass a State of Missouri-approved certification examination within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in developing treatment plans.
• Communicate regularly with referral sources and guardians about progress, transition planning, pertinent clinical issues, and documentation.
• Participate in staffing to support continuity of care.
• Make or assist with outside referrals for issues that cannot be addressed within the treatment milieu.
• Assist with scheduling treatment and arranging transportation.
• Represent the agency professionally.
• May assist with referrals for clients’ medical issues.
• Document all services in accordance with applicable state and CARF standards.
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
• Facilitate group education as scheduled.
• Obtain training to meet the professional-development requirement of 36 hours every two years.

Benefits

• Paid time off package for full-time employees.
• Employee benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and life benefits.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
• Advancement opportunities and promotion from within.
• A welcoming, warm, and supportive work culture that promotes well-being and encourages health and happiness.

What This Job Offers

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