Job Description: Job Title: Peer Specialist Location: Farmington, Missouri Department: Recovery Services Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: Are you passionate about helping others on their journey to recovery? Join our team as a Peer Specialist and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. We're seeking empathetic, dedicated individuals with personal recovery experience to provide support, hope, and guidance to those in need. Your unique perspective and lived experience will be invaluable in helping clients develop essential skills, access recovery tools, and build connections within their community. As a Peer Specialist, you'll collaborate with clients to create personalized treatment plans, facilitate group education sessions, and provide emotional and instructional support. You'll play a crucial role in helping individuals set and achieve recovery goals through mentoring, advocacy, and coaching. This position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive, professional environment. Farmington, Missouri offers a charming small-town atmosphere with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Enjoy local attractions, outdoor recreation opportunities, and a high quality of life while making a positive impact on the lives of others. The 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 + Opportunity for professional growth and development + Meaningful work that makes a difference in people's lives Key Responsibilities: + Collaborate with individuals to develop personalized treatment plans addressing specific needs + Provide emotional, informational, and instructional support to help clients feel connected and develop recovery skills + Facilitate group education sessions and offer crisis intervention as needed + Assist clients in accessing community resources and building connections with recovery supports + Support individuals in making independent choices and taking an active role in their treatment + Help clients identify strengths and resources for recovery + Maintain regular communication with referral sources and guardians to discuss progress + Participate in team meetings to ensure continuity of care + Provide transportation for clients to appointments and community-based services when necessary + Document all services in accordance with state and CARF standards Education and/or Experience Qualifications: + High School diploma or equivalent + Must be willing to self-identify as a present or former client of mental health and/or substance use services OR self-identify as a person in recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorder + One year of direct and personal experience with the mental health system as a primary consumer of services + Two years of responsible employment history Required License/Certification (one of the following): + Able to complete a state-approved Certified Peer Support training program within six months of employment + Completion of a 5-Day Basic Training Program and passing a State of Missouri approved certification examination within six months (for Missouri) Additional Qualifications: + Must be 21 years of age or older + Minimum one year of recovery + Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance + Ability to pass a background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check + Willingness to complete required trainings, including New Hire Orientation and annual Relias training + Ability to effectively communicate ideas verbally and in writing + Knowledge of community resources and recovery support methods + Physical ability to perform light work, including standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds Keywords: Peer Support, Recovery Services, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, Community Support, Advocacy, Mentoring, Recovery Skills, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention 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 value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors. Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace. About Brightli 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 use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care. Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come. Brightli Snapshot + 200 locations + 4 states + 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates + 5k+ employees