• Job Description

  Req#: R - 17606

  Job Description:

  Job Title : Certified Peer Specialist
  Home Location : Kirksville, MO
  Employment Type : Full Time

  Job Summary:
  Are you a passionate and dedicated professional in the field of behavioral health looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with mental illness? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as a Certified Peer Specialist!
  
  Kirksville, MO offers a variety of events and activities to choose from. Whether it’s visiting the state park, stopping by the farmers market, being engaged in the college and universities, or enjoying community events and businesses. Kirksville is a community driven hub with a high quality of life. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our clients and advancing your career!

  Position Perks and Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate

  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

  • Friendly and supportive work environment

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Recognition and reward programs

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) plan with company match
    

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Share lived experiences of recovery to inspire and support clients

  • Describe personal recovery practices and help clients discover what works for them

  • Provide support through validation, exploration of community roles, conveying hope, celebrating efforts, and concrete assistance

  • Participate in treatment planning with the team and clients

  • Engage clients in caring relationships, using interpersonal skills and recovery knowledge

  • Assist clients in identifying strengths and personal resources for their recovery

  • Respect personal values and culture, tailoring support to each client's recovery process

  • Help clients set goals, imagine future possibilities, and function as part of the recovery team

  • Develop, maintain, and provide information about community resources

  Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED

  • Valid driver's license and favorable driving record

  • Must be a Certified Missouri Peer Specialist

  • More information on obtaining certification: https://mopeerspecialist.com

  Brightli is on a Mission:

  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.

  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.

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