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Peer Specialist
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$17.5 an hour
Full-time
- Peer Specialists ignite the 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.
- Helping individuals who have mental illnesses and substance use disorders develop a network for information and support
- 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
- Must self-identify as a current or former consumer of behavioral health, substance use, or co-occurring disorder services
- Must complete a state-approved training program, pass a standardized examination, complete certification process within 60 days of hire date, and maintain ongoing certification as a Certified Peer Specialist through the MCB (MO).
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