Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Location: Kirksville, MO Employment Type: Full-time Shift: Varies

Are you passionate about making a positive impact and empowering individuals on their recovery journey? Join our team at Centerstone as a Peer Support Specialist! As a Peer Support Specialist you'll assist participants in crafting treatment plans, maintain open communication with referral sources, engage in staffing for seamless continuity of care, provide crisis intervention when necessary, and promote recovery and resilience.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• 29 Days of PTO
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (subject to requirements)
• Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance & more
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement (when applicable)

Key Responsibilities:

• Harness the Power of Peer Support: Support, encourage, and model recovery and resilience specific to each individual's needs.
• Promote Recovery and Resilience: Provide individual or group services with a rehabilitation and recovery focus.
• Cultivate Coping Skills: Help individuals manage psychiatric symptoms, utilize natural supports, and enhance community living.
• Foster Community and Connections: Encourage clients to connect with others and their communities.
• Empower Decision-Making: Assist individuals in making independent choices and taking an active role in their treatment.
• Uncover Strengths: Help individuals identify personal strengths and resources to aid in their recovery.
• Set Recovery Goals: Support clients in setting and achieving their recovery goals.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Self-identify as a current or former person of mental health or substance use services OR self-identify as a person in recovery from mental health or substance use disorder
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Complete a state-approved training program and, if required, pass a standardized examination

Required License/Certification:

• Drivers License

Additional Qualifications:

• Self-identify as a current or former person 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

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.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.