Peer Recovery Coach

Job Description:

Job Title: Peer Recovery Coach

Location: Columbia, MO

Department: Peer Support Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday - Friday, with on-call availability

Job Summary:

Peer Recovery Coaches share lived experiences of recovery, sharing and supporting the use of recovery tools and modeling successful recovery behaviors. As a Peer Recovery Coach, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients by providing support, guidance, and resources to aid in their recovery journey.

Location:

Columbia, Missouri, a thriving city nestled in the heart of Mid Missouri, boasting an array of recreational attractions, restaurants, and entertainment options. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Finger Lakes State Park, kayaking or relaxing on the beach. Take a stroll through the picturesque University of Missouri campus, admiring its historic buildings and vibrant student culture. Indulge in a culinary adventure downtown, where a variety of restaurants are. There is something for everyone in Columbia, Missouri.

Position Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

• Friendly and supportive work environment

• Flexible scheduling

• Professional development opportunities

• Recognition and reward programs

• Paid time off and holidays

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match

Key Responsibilities:

• Help clients develop a network of information and support in the community

• Assist clients to make independent choices and take a pro-active role in their own treatment

• Assist clients with identifying their strengths and personal resources to aid in their recovery

• Teach and model symptom management and problem-solving skills

• Participate in treatment planning with the other team members and client

• Provide outreach in hospital emergency rooms to individuals with opioid use disorder, who have gone through induction and need referral for continued medication treatment, or who need agency referrals for induction and continued medication treatment

• Accurately document outreach efforts the following business day after the outreach is completed

• Follow-up with clients and treatment centers as needed to ensure the referral to services was completed and the client was connected/admitted to the agency

• Assist clients in setting goals and following through on wellness and health activities

• Participate in activities that will assist the client in achieving goals set forth in their individualized treatment plan

• Complete client follow-ups as needed to keep the client engaged or to re-engage

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Must be a Missouri Certified Missouri Peer Specialist

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• Driver's License & Auto Insurance / Favorable recent driving record

• Must be willing to be on call (during select scheduled on call shift) to provide outreach contact within 60 minutes and travel throughout the Columbia area

• As part of the 40 hour on-call work week, required to be available a maximum of 2 weekends per month (with rotating days off during the week) and able to respond to calls 24/7 when on duty

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 use 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 value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.