Burrell Behavioral Health
Job Description
Job Title:
Peer Support Specialist
Location:
Boonville, MO Department:
Adult Community Services
Schedule:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Job Summary 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.
The Peer Support Specialist position offers All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package
- A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, 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
Paid Time Off
- 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
Workplace Culture
- An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
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
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.
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Peer Support Specialist
Location:
Boonville, MO Department:
Adult Community Services
Schedule:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Job Summary 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.
The Peer Support Specialist position offers All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package
- A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, 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
Paid Time Off
- 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
Workplace Culture
- An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
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
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr