Job Description: Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist Location: Farmington, Missouri Department: Recovery Services Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: In this rewarding role, you will utilize your own experiences with mental health and/or substance use disorders to inspire hope and growth in others pursuing recovery. By connecting clients with valuable resources and offering guidance through peer support, you'll play a vital role in helping them navigate their journeys towards healing and independence. This position offers… · All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement Key Responsibilities: Assist participants in developing treatment plans. Complete regular communication with referral sources/guardians regarding progress, transition planning, and pertinent clinical issues and documentation. Participate in staffing to assure continuity of care. Make or assist in outside referral of issues not able to be addressed within the treatment milieu. Assist in scheduling of treatment and arranging transportation. Represent the agency in a professional manner. May assist in the referral for medical issues of clients. Document all services provided in accordance with appropriate state/CARF standards. Provide crisis intervention as necessary. Facilitate group education as scheduled. Obtain trainings to assist in professional development meeting 36 hours every 2 years. Education and/or Experience Qualifications: Current certification as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) in the State of Missouri. If you don't currently have Peer Specialist credentials to meet this job requirement, you can submit an application to the state here: CPS Credential Application – Missouri Credentialing Board Must self identify as a present or former client of mental health or substance use services OR self identify as a person in recovery from mental health or substance use disorder. Be at least 21 years of age Have a high school diploma or equivalent New hire will complete a 5-Day Basic Training Program; following which, the individual must pass a State of Missouri approved certification examination within six months. Additional Qualifications: Proficient at sharing lived experience with others seeking to engage in recovery while maintaining healthy boundaries. Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively verbally and in writing to produce clear and concise reports. Ability to connect clients/patients to recovery resources, including mutual aid support groups, located in communities where we serve. As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace. Keywords: Certified Peer Specialist, Peer Support, Recovery Services, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Community Support, Empowerment, Advocacy, Farmington Missouri, Full-time. Position Perks & Benefits: Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more 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. 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 user 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 prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Burrell Behavioral Health 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), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. 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

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