Brightli·Moberly, Missouri
Empower individuals in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders through personalized treatment planning and peer support. Provide emotional and instructional guidance while helping clients access community resources and medical services.
Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist
Location: Moberly, MO
Department: Adult Community Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Certified Peer Specialist, where you will play a vital role in empowering individuals on their recovery journey. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing mental health and substance use challenges. We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping others, possesses strong communication skills, and has a deep understanding of recovery processes. Your unique experiences and insights will inspire hope and resilience in our clients as they navigate their paths to recovery.
In this role, you will emphasize the acquisition, development, and expansion of recovery skills, enabling individuals to fully engage in their recovery journey. You will provide interventions based on the therapeutic relationships you build with clients and their families, helping them access essential resources and support.
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
a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
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.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Missouri often draw steady demand, especially for licensed counselors who can support adults, children, and adolescents across varied care settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically want fully licensed LPCs with broad population experience, and benefits such as health, dental, vision, parental leave, and flexible schedules can influence candidate interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Missouri LPC status and highlight direct experience with all three age groups in your application.