Brightli·Kirksville, Missouri
The Peer Support Specialist empowers individuals in recovery by modeling resilience and assisting with treatment plans. They provide crisis intervention and help clients develop coping skills to enhance community living and independent decision-making.
Job Title: Peer Support Specialist Location: Kirksville, MO 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.
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 401(k) 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: Self-identify as a current or former person of mental health or substance use services OR self-identify as a person in recovery from mental health or substance use disorder Possess a high school diploma or equivalent Complete a state-approved training program and, if required, pass a standardized examination Required License/Certification: Drivers License Additional Qualifications: Self-identify as a current or former person of mental health or substance use services OR self-identify as a person in recovery from mental health or substance use disorder Be at least 21 years of age 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.
Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Candidates must self-identify as a person in recovery from mental health or substance use disorders and be at least 21 years old. A high school diploma and completion of a state-approved training program are required, along with a valid driver's license.
Market context
In Missouri, Peer Support Specialist roles are often tied to behavioral health and recovery services, where employers look for candidates who can connect through lived experience and understand service systems. This role is competitive because it requires self-identification as a person in recovery, one year of direct service experience, a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to earn state certification within six months. Review the certification timeline and driving expectations early, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time.
