Certified Peer Specialist

At BHR, we believe that every team member has an integral role in the lifesaving treatment we provide. We are a trauma informed agency, and we hire people who are passionate about our mission and are committed to improving the lives of those we serve through our trauma informed models of practice.

Position Summary

Peer Specialist self-identify as a present or former client of mental health or substance use services OR self identifies as a person in recovery from mental health or substance use disorder. Peer specialist will provide peer support to persons served with a variety of behavioral health conditions within a trauma-informed behavioral health care setting. With an emphasis on self-directed recovery and the harm reduction model the peer specialist will act as liaison between the person served and the referral source.

Essential Functions:

As a Peer Specialist, you are responsible for emphasizing the acquisition, development and expansion of recovery skills needed to fully engage in recovery. You will:

• Assist participants in developing treatment plans.
• Complete regular communication with referral sources/guardians regarding progress, transition planning, and pertinent clinical issues and documentation.
• Participate in staffing to assure continuity of care.
• Make or assist in outside referral of issues not able to be addressed within the treatment milieu.
• Assist in scheduling of treatment and arranging transportation.
• Represent the agency in a professional manner.
  
  
  

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• MO Class E or state equivalent driver's license (Required)
• The individual must pass a State of Missouri approved certification examination within six months.
  
  
  

Working Conditions/Environment:

• Position uses various platforms such as on-site face to face visits, conference calls, messaging, email for communication with team.
• Must be flexible with shift, willing to move hours, work weekends and overtime as needed to ensure care coordination and service referral is completed.
  
  
  

At BHR, we believe that every team member has an integral role in the lifesaving treatment we provide. We are a trauma informed agency, and we hire people who are passionate about our mission and are committed to improving the lives of those we serve through our trauma informed models of practice.

Behavioral Health Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity or express, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.