Job Description:

Springfield, Missouri

Do you want to share your recovery experience with others to make a positive, life-changing difference?

Burrell currently has openings available for Certified Peer Specialist in the Springfield and Southwest Missouri area to provide quality treatment and services in the community for people with behavioral health and substance use disorder conditions.

The Certified Peer Specialist position includes:

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
• Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
• 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

What you'll get to do:

• Share lived experiences of recovery to inspire and support client by relating recovery stories.
• Describe personal recovery practices and help client discover recovery practices that work for them.
• Provide support to client through validation of experiences and feelings, exploration and pursuit of community roles, conveying hope, celebrating efforts and accomplishments, and concrete assistance towards tasks and goals.
• Participate in treatment planning with the other team members and client.
• Engage clients in collaborative and caring relationship, using interpersonal skills, knowledge about recovery, and attitude consistent with recovery orientation.
• Assist clients with identifying their strengths and personal resources to aid in their recovery.
• Understand and respect personal values and culture of self and client, recognizing how they may contribute to judgement and beliefs, tailoring support to meet the uniqueness of each client's process of recovery.
• Assist and support client to set goals and imagine future possibilities; propose strategies for accomplishing those goals; support client decision-making strategies and help them to function as a member of the recovery support/treatment team.
• Develop, maintain, and provide information about community resources and services. Accompany client to and/or attend community activities.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Must have a valid driver's license and a favorable recent driving record.

• Must be a Certified Missouri Peer Specialist

• More information on obtaining certification as a Peer Specialist:

Embrace Our Supportive Culture:

At Burrell Behavioral Health, we foster a culture where our associates are treasured as our greatest asset. We recognize that their fulfillment directly influences the exceptional services we provide. As a valued member of our team, you will be embraced by a supportive environment that encourages your growth and empowers you to harness your strengths through continuous training and professional development opportunities.

As a Burrell Behavioral Health employee, 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.

*Here are some additional highlights of the tremendous employee benefits package you can enjoy as part of our family:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: We provide a comprehensive package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans. We want to ensure our associates have access to quality healthcare coverage and we offer an employee-based health insurance plan with a $0 payroll deduction.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan: We offer a competitive 403(b) plan with a generous match of up to 4%. We believe in helping our associates secure their financial future.
• Paid Time Off: We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide a generous paid time off program for vacation, holidays, and sick time. We want our associates to have the opportunity to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We care about the well-being of our associates and offer an EAP to provide confidential counseling, resources, and support for personal and professional challenges.
• Health and Wellness Program: We promote a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program to support our associates' well-being. This program may include fitness challenges, wellness resources, and incentives for healthy behaviors.
• Employee Discount Program: We believe in rewarding our associates and offer an employee discount program that provides exclusive discounts on various products and services.

These are just a snapshot of the benefits we provide to our valued associates. We believe in creating a supportive and rewarding work environment that contributes to their overall satisfaction and well-being.

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 expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.