Job Description:

CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST

Behavioral Crisis Center - Columbia, Missouri

Full-Time

Available Shift: S/M/T 7am- 7:30pm

**Active Certified Peer Specialist Certification required**

Burrell currently has openings available for Certified Peer Specialist at the new walk-in Behavioral Crisis Center in Columbia to provide rapid access to mental health services to those in need.  This rewarding and fulfilling role will allow you the opportunity to become an inspirational, transformational, positive force in the lives of others.  Shared lived experience in recovery from alcohol and drug dependency is welcome!

*The Behavioral Crisis Center is Burrell's 24/7 “rapid-access” mental health and substance-use clinic, which is an alternative to the hospital Emergency Department (ED) for individuals whose presenting problem is primarily psychiatric and/or substance use (including opioid use).

What you'll get to do:

Participate in treatment planning with the other team members and client.Demonstrate core values through work that is person-centered, voluntary for the client, relationship-focused, and trauma informed.Engage clients in collaborative and caring relationship, using interpersonal skills, knowledge about recovery, and attitude consistent with recovery orientation.Provide support to client through validation of experiences and feelings, exploration and pursuit of community roles, conveying hope, celebrating efforts and accomplishments, and concrete assistance towards tasks and goals.Share lived experiences of recovery to inspire and support client by relating recovery stories.Describe personal recovery practices and help client discover recovery practices that work for them.Assist clients with identifying their strengths and personal resources to aid in their recovery.Understand and respect personal values and culture of self and client, recognizing how they may contribute to judgement and beliefs, tailoring support to meet the uniqueness of each client’s process of recovery.Assist and support client to set goals and imagine future possibilities; propose strategies for accomplishing those goals; support client decision-making strategies and help them to function as a member of the recovery support/treatment team.Develops, maintains, and provides information about community resources and services. Accompanies client to and/or attends community activities.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GEDMust have a valid driver’s license and a favorable recent driving record.Must be a Certified Missouri Peer SpecialistMore information on obtaining certification as a Peer Specialist: https://mopeerspecialist.com

What we offer:

Great pay, benefits, and a culture like no other.

Career Advancement Opportunities

A Burrell career is incredibly rewarding! You can make a difference in changing and even saving lives.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, advocate for increased access to mental health and substance use care, and evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet our clients' needs.

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.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.