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Certified Peer Specialist

Brightli·Rolla, Missouri

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 29 days ago
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About the role

The Peer Specialist supports individuals in their recovery journey by helping them develop treatment plans and recovery goals. They foster therapeutic relationships and provide peer support to encourage engagement and progress in treatment.

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist

Location: Rolla, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Peer Specialist is responsible for supporting individuals in their recovery journey by emphasizing the acquisition and development of skills needed for successful recovery. This role involves fostering therapeutic relationships with individuals and their families, sharing lived experiences, and providing peer support to encourage engagement and progress in treatment. Peer Specialists are integral to helping clients set and achieve recovery goals, access resources, and develop a supportive network within their community.

The Certified Peer 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

  • Recovery
  • Support: Assist individuals in developing treatment plans and recovery goals based on their specific needs and aspirations.
  • Collaboration: Maintain regular communication with referral sources, guardians, and other professionals regarding participant progress, treatment planning, and clinical updates.
  • Referral
  • Assistance: Make referrals to outside resources when needed, ensuring clients receive the full support necessary for their recovery.
  • Scheduling &
  • Transportation: Help clients schedule treatment appointments and provide transportation to and from services as needed.
  • Professional
  • Representation: Represent the agency in a professional manner during interactions with clients, family members, and external agencies.
  • Medical
  • Referrals: Assist in referring clients to medical professionals for issues outside the scope of mental health or substance use treatment.
  • Documentation: Accurately document all peer support services in accordance with state and CARF standards.
  • Crisis
  • Intervention: Provide crisis intervention as needed to support clients in moments of distress.
  • Group
  • Education: Facilitate group education sessions as scheduled, focusing on recovery skills and mental health support.
  • Professional
  • Development: Complete 36 hours of training every two years to maintain certification and enhance professional knowledge.
  • Peer
  • Support
  • Activities:
  • Use lived experience to encourage, model, and support recovery and resilience.
  • Assist individuals in recognizing their capacity for resilience and strength.
  • Help individuals connect with others in their recovery community, fostering social support.
  • Promote the use of recovery tools, self-help strategies, and community resources.
  • Encourage individuals to take an active role in their treatment, empowering them to make informed decisions.
  • Support individuals in identifying their personal strengths and resources that aid in their recovery.

Experience and/or Education Qualifications

  • Lived
  • Experience: Must self-identify as a current or former client of mental health or substance use services, or as a person in recovery from mental health or substance use disorder.
  • Age
  • Requirement: Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Background
  • Check: Must pass a background check or request an exception if applicable.
  • Certification: Completion of a state-approved training program. If required, passing a standardized certification exam.
  • Missouri-Specific: For Missouri residents, complete the application at Missouri Peer Specialist Website [https://mopeerspecialist.com/] and, if required, complete the 5-Day Basic Training Program and pass the Missouri certification exam within six months of employment.

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.

Requirements

Candidates must self-identify as a current or former client of mental health or substance use services and be at least 21 years old. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with completion of a state-approved training program.

  • high school
  • Scheduling
  • Collaboration
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Transportation
  • Recovery Support
  • Professional Development
  • Referral Assistance
  • Group Education
  • Peer Support Activities

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Rolla, Missouri
Posted
Jun 30, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Brightli

Brightli is the one of the largest behavioral health and addiction treatment providers in the U.S. We operate as the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, Brightli Foundation, Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services, Southeast Missouri...

Salary listed on 8 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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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.

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