Posted:
7/22/2024, 5:05:55 AM
Location(s):
Missouri, United States ⋅ Independence, Missouri, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Customer Success & Support
Job Description:
Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist
Location: Independence, Missouri (Kansas City area)
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Monday – Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm CST)
Job Summary:
Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and adolescents? 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 Burrell Behavioral Health as a Certified Peer Specialist in the Kansas City, Missouri area!
Our Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) provide recovery-focused support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Drawing upon their personal experience with mental illness, CPSs offer hope, inspiration, and guidance to those seeking to manage symptoms, navigate complex systems, and reclaim their lives. Key job duties of a CPS include empowering individuals to recognize their strengths, set goals, and make informed choices; advocating on behalf of consumers to improve systems and policies and supporting individuals in advocating for themselves; providing emotional support through active listening, validation, and shared experiences; offering crisis intervention when necessary, including de-escalation and connection to appropriate services; teaching practical skills like problem-solving, communication, stress management, symptom management, and relapse prevention; linking individuals to community resources such as housing, employment, education, vocational training, transportation, financial assistance, and peer support groups; guiding individuals through complex service systems, explaining options and benefits, and attending appointments alongside them; modeling a recovery-oriented perspective centered around wellness, self-determination, and person-centered planning; exhibiting cultural competency by recognizing the impact of diversity and displaying cultural humility; and adhering to strict ethical standards, protecting client privacy, obtaining informed consent, avoiding conflicts of interest, and practicing self-care. By combining their own experiences with formal training, CPSs play a critical role in fostering growth, independence, and recovery among people navigating mental health challenges.
Living in the Kansas City area provides a wonderful blend of Midwestern charm and urban sophistication. Known for its world-class barbecue, jazz heritage, and professional sports teams, Kansas City offers a plethora of activities to entertain and engage residents. With a vibrant arts scene, an extensive park system, excellent school districts, a plethora of family-friendly attractions, and an affordable cost of living, the Kansas City area allows you and your loved ones to enjoy a high quality, balanced, and enjoyable lifestyle.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Key Responsibilities:
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
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.
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 use 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 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.
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.
Website: https://pfh.org/
Headquarter Location: Kirksville, Missouri, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1979
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Addiction Treatment ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit