Job Description:
Job Title: Peer Specialist
Location: Hannibal, Missouri
Department: Preferred Family Healthcare
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Monday - Friday
Are you a passionate and dedicated Peer Specialist looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals on their recovery journey? 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 Peer Specialist!
As a Peer Specialist, you’ll emphasize the acquisition, development, and expansion of recovery skills to enable individuals to fully engage in their recovery journey. Your interventions will be rooted in the therapeutic relationships you build with individuals and their families. You’ll help clients develop essential skills, access recovery tools and community support, and motivate them to achieve and maintain recovery.
Hannibal, Missouri, is special for its historical significance as Mark Twain's boyhood home, scenic location along the Mississippi River, affordable living, and tight-knit community spirit. It offers career opportunities, including in dentistry, and a high quality of life with its blend of charm, natural beauty, and community engagement. Join us!
Position Perks & Benefits:
29 Days of PTO
Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements
Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
Company-paid basic life insurance
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Mileage Reimbursement
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with individuals to develop personalized treatment plans
Maintain communication with referral sources and guardians
Participate in meetings to ensure continuity of care
Research and refer individuals to outside resources
Schedule treatment appointments and provide transportation
Accompany clients to appointments and represent the agency professionally
Support clients in accessing medical services and document services per standards
Offer crisis intervention and facilitate group education sessions
Pursue professional development through ongoing training
Utilize peer support to foster recovery and resilience
Help individuals build community connections and access recovery supports
Assist individuals in accessing mental health and substance use information
Support independent choices and active treatment participation
Help identify strengths and resources for recovery
Mentor, advocate, and coach individuals toward recovery goals
Provide emotional, informational, and instructional support
Encourage healthy, productive, and sober lifestyles
Aid in creating personal treatment plans
Adhere to ethical and confidentiality standards
Show interest in company goals
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Must self-identify as a present/former client of mental health and/or substance use services OR as a person in recovery
One year of direct personal experience with the mental health system
High School education or equivalent
Two (2) years of responsible employment history
Able to complete a state-approved Certified Peer Support training program within six months of employment
Completion of a 5-Day Basic Training Program and passing a State of Missouri approved certification examination within six months
Required License/Certification:
Valid driver’s license
Additional Qualifications:
Ability to share personal recovery experiences while maintaining boundaries
Ability to serve as a source of hope and demonstrate recovery maintenance
Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods
Familiarity with challenges faced by individuals with mental health/substance use disorders
Understanding of legal requirements and treatment modalities
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to connect clients to recovery resources and mutual aid groups
General computer proficiency
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.


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.