Certified Peer Specialist

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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Certified Peer Specialist
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* Location:

** St. Charles
** Department:
** SUD Services
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* Employment Type:

** Full Time## ## ##
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* 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.##

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* 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