Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Part-time

BHG Careers • West Plains, MO

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About The Position

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is a network of Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers and a provider of opioid addiction treatment services. The organization has more than 115 locations in 24 states and more than 1,900 employees serving over 42,000 patients.

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) reports to the Program Director and builds trust with patients while supporting their recovery journeys. Using available resources, the specialist helps patients regain independence and develop skills for managing recovery. The role includes providing practical support, mentoring, advocacy, education, and connections to community resources, as well as collaborating with treatment teams on recovery plans.

BHG describes its workplace as collaborative and compassionate, with role-based training and advancement opportunities. The posting also highlights generous paid time off, flexible schedules, no nights or Sundays, and a manageable workload.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in behavioral health.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to make sound decisions on confidential issues and manage stressful situations.
• Adequate vision for reading correspondence and computer screens.
• Ability to sit for long periods, with some bending and stretching.
• Ability to communicate effectively by phone or in person.
• Ability to keyboard for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

• Peer Recovery or Peer Recovery Coach certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patients with practical support, mentoring, advocacy, and problem-solving assistance.
• Educate patients and families about mental illness and addiction.
• Collect and report data as required.
• Assist patients in setting and achieving recovery goals.
• Support patients in joining and sustaining self-help groups.
• Use tools such as WRAP to develop individual wellness plans.
• Teach problem-solving techniques in group settings.
• Support patients' vocational choices and help address job-related anxiety.
• Assist patients with social skills development and obtaining housing.
• Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Advocate for recovery-based services and for understanding addiction as a brain disease.
• Connect patients with community resources and help them develop empowerment skills and combat stigma.
• Collaborate with treatment teams on recovery plans.
• Immediately report work-related injuries, illnesses, or hazards.
• Demonstrate hope, respect, and care in interactions.
• Work independently under pressure while handling multiple tasks; make sound decisions on confidential issues; manage stressful situations and seek guidance when needed.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal needs.
• Flexible schedules, including early-in/early-out hours, with no nights or Sundays.
• Role-based training and advancement opportunities.
• Choice of three benefits programs, including health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) match.
• Disability coverage.
• Competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and incentives for completing certifications or licenses.
• Employee discounts on services and entertainment.
• Employee Assistance Program and self-care series.
• Manageable workload.

What This Job Offers

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