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Livebrightli

Certified Peer Specialist

Livebrightli, Saint Peters, Missouri, United States, 63376

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R - 22293**Job Description:****Job Title:** Certified Peer Specialist**Location:** St. Charles**Department:** SUD Services**Employment Type:** Full Time## ## ## **Job Summary:**We are currently hiring a compassionate and experienced **Certified Peer Specialist** to join our team in the St. Charles and St. Louis, MO areas. In this rewarding role, you will utilize your own experiences with mental health and/or substance use disorders to inspire hope and growth in others pursuing recovery. By connecting clients with valuable resources and offering guidance through peer support, you'll play a vital role in helping them navigate their journeys towards healing and independence.## ## ## **Key Responsibilities:*** 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.* May assist in the referral for medical issues of clients.* Document all services provided in accordance with appropriate state/CARF standards.* Provide crisis intervention as necessary.* Facilitate group education as scheduled.* Obtain trainings to assist in professional development meeting 36 hours every 2 years.## ## ## **Education and/or Experience Qualifications:*** 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.* Current certification as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)* Be at least 21 years of age* Have a high school diploma or equivalent* Complete a state approved training program and if required, pass a standardized examination* Missouri Only - Complete the application located on the following website at