Job Description

Peer Specialist has the responsibility of emphasizing the acquisition, development, and expansion of recovery skills to enable individuals to fully engage in their recovery journey. The interventions they provide are based on the therapeutic relationship they build with the individual and their family. As part of the team, helps clients develop essential skills, access recovery tools and community support, and motivates them to achieve and maintain recovery. The Peer Support Specialist position offers a full-time employee benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, telemedicine, employee assistance program, paid time off, and a supportive workplace culture. Key responsibilities include collaborating with individuals to develop personalized treatment plans, maintaining communication with referral sources and guardians, participating in meetings for continuity of care, assisting in research and referrals, scheduling and providing transportation for treatment appointments, supporting clients in accessing medical services, offering crisis intervention, facilitating group education sessions, pursuing professional development, utilizing peer support to foster recovery, helping individuals build community connections, assisting in accessing mental health and substance use disorder information and support, supporting independent choices in treatment, helping identify strengths and resources, mentoring and coaching for recovery goals, providing emotional and instructional support, encouraging healthy and sober lifestyles, aiding in personal treatment plans, adhering to ethical and confidentiality standards, and showing interest in company goals. Knowledge and skills required include personal recovery experience, ability to share recovery skills, knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods, understanding challenges faced by individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, familiarity with legal requirements and court procedures, training techniques, effective communication, connecting clients to recovery resources, and general computer knowledge. Experience and education qualifications include willingness to self-identify as a client or person in recovery, one year of direct experience with the mental health system, completion of state-approved Certified Peer Support training within six months, high school education or equivalent, two years of responsible employment history, and passing a state certification exam if required. The position is with Brightli, a behavioral and community mental health provider focused on improving client care, reducing financial burdens, increasing advocacy, and evolving the behavioral health industry. The company promotes a culture of belonging, connection, and well-being, encouraging diverse applications and offering career mobility and comprehensive training.

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