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Peer Support Recovery Specialist

Brightli·Trenton, Missouri

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 22 days ago
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About the role

The Peer Support Specialist empowers individuals in recovery by assisting with treatment plans and promoting resilience. They provide crisis intervention, help clients develop coping skills, and foster community connections to support independent living.

Job Description

Peer support recovery specialist

Location

  • Trenton,
  • MO
  • Department:
  • CB
  • Adult
  • Community
  • Services
  • Employment
  • Type:
  • Full-time
  • Shift: Varies

Job Summary

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. No prior experience is necessary – we provide on-the-job training!

  • 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 403(b) 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

  • High school education or equivalent
  • Two (2) years of responsible employment history.

Employment Requirements

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Must have current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
  • Must be willing to self-Identify as a present or former client of mental health and/Or substance use services or self identifies as a person in recovery from mental health and/Or substance use disorder. If asked, must be willing to present evidence of a sponsor and participation in a 12-Step program.
  • Requires one year of direct and personal experience with the mental health system as a primary consumer of services and a minimum one (1) year in active recovery.
  • Have current certification or have the willingness and ability to complete a state-Approved certified peer support training program and other required trainings within six months of employment. The application and the requirements are outlined in “missouri peer specialist” at https://Mopeerspecialist.com/.
  • Exceptions to the qualifications listed above may be made by the appropriate leadership.

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.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Trenton, Missouri
Posted
Jul 6, 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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Peer support roles remain steady in Missouri

In Missouri, Peer Support Recovery Specialist roles are typically tied to behavioral health, community mental health, and recovery services, where demand often follows staffing needs in outpatient and residential programs. This role is competitive because employers usually look for lived recovery experience, state-approved training, and a valid driver’s license, alongside the ability to support clients consistently. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before applying.

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