Description

Due to the critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen!
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.
This position is a part of our interdisciplinary Improving Community Treatment Success (ICTS) team. The ICTS team focuses on establishing and implementing comprehensive, individualized community-based services for individuals under supervision of the department of corrections, who have substance use and/or co-occurring substance use disorders and mild to moderate mental illness, and are considered high risk for re-offending. Services provided to individuals in the ICTS program include substance use/co-occurring treatment, employment readiness, housing assistance, peer support, care coordination and community support, and crisis stabilization, as needed.

Company Culture and Environment
We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.

Career Growth and Development Opportunities
At Compass Health Network, we offer a variety of advancement opportunities and professional development programs, including licensure supervision and mentor opportunities.

Detailed Benefits and Perks

• Competitive benefits
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• Scholarship program
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Headspace Access
  
• Paid time off & Paid Holidays
  
• NHSC Loan Repayment Participant

Compensation and Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus
  
• Competitive benefits
  
• Advancement opportunities
  
• Professional development
  
• Licensure supervision
  
• Mentor opportunities
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• Scholarship program
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Headspace Access
  
• Paid time off & Paid Holidays
  
• NHSC Loan Repayment Participant

Why you should apply for this position today
Joining Compass Health Network means becoming part of a team of hardworking, dedicated, and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!

Skills

• Ability to share lived experiences of recovery
  
• Skill in helping individuals recognize their resilience
  
• Capacity to connect individuals with community resources
  
• Expertise in assisting individuals with mental illnesses and substance use disorders
  
• Strong communication skills
  
• Ability to assist individuals in making independent choices
  
• Competence in identifying strengths and resources for recovery

Responsibilities

• Share lived experiences of recovery and support the use of recovery tools
  
• Help individuals connect with other consumers and their community
  
• Assist individuals in making independent choices in their treatment
  
• Participate as a member of the treatment team
  
• Complete required trainings and shadowing while pursuing certification
  
• Attend team meetings and collaborate on client Wellness Plans

Qualifications

• 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, and complete the certification process within 60 days of hire date
  
• A valid driver’s license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required

Education Requirements Credential Category

• State-approved training program with certification process

Experience Requirements

• Experience as a consumer of behavioral health, substance use, or co-occurring disorder services

Why work in Columbia, MO
Columbia, MO, is a vibrant city known for its diverse culture, thriving arts scene, and strong sense of community. It is home to the University of Missouri, which adds to the city’s youthful energy. Columbia also offers a variety of outdoor activities, local shops, and restaurants, ensuring a well-rounded lifestyle for residents. With a supportive community and a commitment to health and wellness, Columbia is an excellent place to live and work.