Job Description

CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST

Behavioral Crisis Center - Springfield, Missouri

Full-Time

Join our team at Burrell's Behavioral Crisis Center in Springfield, Missouri, and become an integral part of a compassionate and dedicated team providing rapid access to mental health services. As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping individuals in crisis recover from alcohol and drug dependencies, and achieve their goals.

Some highlights of this positions include:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career advancement opportunities within a supportive and dynamic organization
• The satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives every day
• A warm, supportive work environment and positive culture
• Earn your Missouri Certified Peer Specialist credential at no cost (Available exclusively for this position at the Behavioral Crisis Center)*

***Key responsibilities***

• Participate in treatment planning with the team and client
• Engage clients in a collaborative and caring relationship, using interpersonal skills, knowledge about recovery, and a trauma-informed approach
• Provide support to clients through validation, exploration, and pursuit of community roles, and convey hope and celebrate efforts and accomplishments
• Share personal recovery experiences and practices to inspire and support clients
• Assist clients in identifying their strengths and personal resources to aid in their recovery
• Develop, maintain, and provide information about community resources and services
• Accompany clients to community activities and attend relevant events

***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: https://mopeerspecialist.com
• *Burrell with cover the cost of obtaining your Missouri Certified Peer Specialist credential (Exclusively for this position at the Behavioral Crisis Center)*

At Burrell, we believe in fostering a culture of care, compassion, and collaboration. Join us, and be part of a team that's committed to empowering individuals in crisis to achieve their full potential. Apply now to become a Certified Peer Specialist and start your journey in this fulfilling role!

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.