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Burrell Behavioral Health Certified Peer Specialist - Youth Recovery (Evenings / Weekends) in Springfield, Missouri
Job Description:
Job Title: Certified Peer Support Specialist
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Department: Youth Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Evenings & Weekends
Job Summary:Are you a recovering individual, eager to create a positive impact on others' lives? Is helping others find their recovery path your burning passion? Join our team as a Certified Peer Support Specialist, and leverage your personal journey to inspire and support individuals battling behavioral health and substance use disorders.
As a Certified Peer Support Specialist, you'll team up with mental health professionals to offer assistance and guidance to individuals on their recovery journeys. Drawing from your personal recovery experience, ignite clients' spirits, extend emotional backup, and assist them in crafting winning strategies. Collaborate with the treatment team, family members, and community organizations to ensure comprehensive care and support for our cherished clients.
Springfield, Missouri, treats you to a marvelous quality of life and extra perks, waiting for you as a valuable addition to our team. If you're eager to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling opportunity.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Key Responsibilities:
Share your personal recovery story to inspire and motivate clients
Provide emotional support and validation to clients
Help clients identify their strengths and personal resources to aid in their recovery
Collaborate with the treatment team to develop individualized treatment plans
Assist clients in setting goals and imagining future possibilities
Provide information about community resources and services
Attend community activities with clients and/or accompany them to appointments
Maintain accurate records and reports of client progress and activities
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED
Valid driver's license + commendable recent driving record
Required License/Certification:
Certified Missouri Peer Specialist (must have completed the certification program)
More information on obtaining certification as a Peer Specialist: https://mopeerspecialist.com
Additional Qualifications:
Personal experience with recovery from behavioral health and/or substance use disorder
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Knowledge of community resources and services
Compassionate and non-judgmental attitude
Brightli is on a Mission:A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
About Brightli
Brightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.
Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.
Brightli Snapshot
200 locations
4 states
19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates
5k+ employees