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Certified Peer Specialist- Tuesday-Saturday 8am-5pm
Burrell Behavioral Health —Independence, MO
- Full-time
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Peer Technical Assistance Specialist, Institute for Human Development
University of Missouri - Kansas City —Kansas City, MO
- $23.07 - $25.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Certified Peer Support Specialist - Crisis Services
REDISCOVER —Raytown, MO
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
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Peer Support Specialist - Futures Family Support - The Loft at Crossroads - FT (Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm)
University Health KC —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Inpatient
- Outpatient experience
- High school diploma or GED
Peer Support Specialist + Groups Facilitator
Healing House Inc —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
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Certified Peer Support Specialist - Substance Use Disorder Program
REDISCOVER —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
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Peer Support Specialist - Futures Family Support - The Loft at Crossroads (8:00am to 5:00pm)
University Health KC —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Inpatient
- Outpatient experience
Recovery Support Peer Specialist
Beacon Mental Health —Kansas City, MO
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- No experience needed
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Peer Support Specialist - Part Time, Christian Life Center
City Union Mission —Kansas City, MO
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Leadership
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Certified Peer Specialist- Tuesday-Saturday 8am-5pm

Burrell Behavioral Health -
Independence, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
4 days ago

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Basic math
Care documentation
De-escalation techniques
Emergency response in crisis intervention
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Clinical data entry
Client interaction via phone calls

Full Job Description

Job Description:

Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist

Location: Independence, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 8am-5pm

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about using your lived experience to inspire hope, reduce stigma, and support others on their recovery journey? Join our compassionate, collaborative team as a Certified Peer Specialist and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals navigating mental health challenges. In this rewarding role, you will empower individuals to recognize their strengths, advocate for their needs, develop practical life skills, connect with valuable community resources, and achieve greater independence and wellness. We are seeking an empathetic, resilient, and recovery-focused professional who believes in the power of hope, personal growth, and peer support.

As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will provide recovery-oriented support services to individuals experiencing mental health challenges by sharing lived experience, offering encouragement, promoting self-advocacy, and helping individuals navigate complex systems of care. You will serve as a trusted mentor and recovery partner while connecting individuals with resources, facilitating self-determination, and supporting their journey toward meaningful and sustainable recovery.

This position offers…

Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

Empower individuals with mental illness to recognize their strengths, set goals, and make informed decisions about their lives.
Support individuals in advocating for themselves and accessing needed resources and services, while also advocating on behalf of consumers to improve systems and policies.
Provide emotional support through active listening, validation, encouragement, and sharing personal experiences in ways that inspire hope and resilience.
Assist individuals during crises, helping de-escalate situations, connecting them to appropriate services, and supporting coping skills development.
Teach practical skills like problem solving, communication, stress management, symptom management, and relapse prevention.
Connect individuals to relevant community resources, such as housing, employment, education, vocational training, transportation, financial assistance, and peer support groups.
Guide individuals through complex service systems, explaining options and benefits, facilitating appointments, and accompanying individuals to meetings with service providers.
Encourage a recovery-oriented philosophy focused on wellness, self-determination, and person-centered planning.
Adhere to ethical guidelines and codes of conduct, safeguarding privacy, obtaining consent, avoiding dual relationships, and practicing self-care.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

Must be a Certified Missouri Peer Specialist with at least a high school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively before groups of clients, employees of the organization, family members, and other contacts in the community.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Shall successfully complete all mandatory continuing education to maintain certificate and successfully complete CPR, First Aid, and CPI Training.
Shall be able to establish effective relationships via telephone and personal contacts.
Shall be able to follow direction and accept supervision.
Shall have the ability to work with a variety of human problems and the competence to handle crisis intervention.
Shall be able to enter clinical documentation into a computerized record system.

Additional Qualifications:

A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

Keywords: Certified Peer Specialist, Peer Support, Mental Health Recovery, Behavioral Health, Recovery Services, Peer Advocate, Community Resources, Crisis Support, Recovery Coach, Wellness Support

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.

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certified peer support specialist jobs in raytown mo

Certified Peer Specialist- Tuesday-Saturday 8am-5pm

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Certified Peer Support Specialist - Crisis Services

Peer Support Specialist - Futures Family Support - The Loft at Crossroads - FT (Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm)

Peer Support Specialist + Groups Facilitator

Certified Peer Support Specialist - Substance Use Disorder Program

Peer Support Specialist - Futures Family Support - The Loft at Crossroads (8:00am to 5:00pm)

Recovery Support Peer Specialist

Peer Support Specialist - Part Time, Christian Life Center

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