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Burrell Behavioral Health

Peer Support Specialist Sobering Center

Burrell Behavioral Health, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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Job Title:

Peer Support Specialist

Location:

St. Louis, MO

Department:

SUD Services

Employment Type:

Full Time

Job Summary We are currently hiring a compassionate and experienced Peer Support Specialist to join our team in the St. Louis, MO area, and work with our team at our 23-hour crisis stabilization unit providing 24-hour, 365-day support services to individuals experiencing acute intoxication due to substance use. 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.

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

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

Self identify as a present or former client of mental health or substance use services OR self identifies 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

Complete a state approved training program and if required, pass a standardized examination

Missouri Only - Complete the application located on the following website at

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