Peer Specialist | O'Fallon, MO

Detailed Information

  • Location: Wentzville, MO

  • Company: Compass Health Network

spark of hope that recovery is possible while promoting skills for coping with and managing symptoms and encouraging the use of natural supports and enhancement of community living skills. CHN team members enjoy a collaborative team environment and competitive benefits.

This role is full time, benefits eligible, M-F. Other responsibilities of the Peer Specialist: Sharing lived experiences of recovery, sharing and supporting the use of recovery tools and modeling successful recovery behaviors Helping individuals recognize their capacity for resilience Helping individuals to connect with other consumers and with their community at large Helping individuals who have mental illnesses and

substance use disorders develop a network for information and support Assisting individuals to make independent choices and to take a proactive role in their treatment Assisting individuals with identifying strengths and personal resources to aid in their recovery and helping individuals set and achieve recovery goals Participates as a member of the treatment team, giving input on client Wellness Plans and treatment team decisions Until fully certified, Peer Specialists complete trainings, attend team meetings, shadow IHSs and other PSSs, and, with Supervisory direction, see clients, both in supervised and independent fashion, but do not bill Medicaid for services until full certification is achieved.

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