Job Description:

Job Title: Peer Specialist
Location: Quincy, IL
Department: Clarity Healthcare
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Monday - Friday

Job Summary:
Are you a passionate and dedicated Peer Specialist looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals on their recovery journey? Join our team at Clarity Healthcare as a Peer Specialist!
 

As a Peer Specialist, you'll emphasize the acquisition, development, and expansion of recovery skills to enable individuals to fully engage in their recovery journey. Our ideal candidate is passionate about supporting recovery, has personal experience with mental health and/or substance use services, and strong communication and collaboration skills.
 

Quincy, IL offers variety of events and activities to choose from. Whether it’s the outdoors, the arts, recreation or music, Quincy is an entertainment hub with a high quality of life. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our clients and advancing your career! Join us!
 

Position Perks & Benefits:

29 Days of PTO

Competitive Pay

Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements

Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

Company-paid basic life insurance

Emergency Medical Leave Program

Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care

Health & Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Mileage Reimbursement
 

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate & Create: Work closely with individuals to craft personalized treatment plans that meet their unique needs and goals.

Communicate & Connect: Maintain open lines of communication with referral sources and guardians, discussing progress, transitions, and clinical insights.

Continuity of Care: Actively participate in meetings to ensure seamless care and support for each individual.

Resource Navigation: Research and refer individuals to essential outside resources, ensuring they receive comprehensive support.

Appointment Coordination: Schedule and transport clients to Recovery Support Services and other community-based services, ensuring timely and reliable access.

Professional Representation: Accompany clients to appointments when needed, embodying the agency’s professional standards.

Medical Access & Documentation: Assist clients in accessing medical services and meticulously document all activities per state and CARF standards.

Crisis Intervention & Group Facilitation: Offer crisis intervention and lead group education sessions, empowering clients through knowledge and support.

Professional Growth: Pursue continuous professional development, meeting required training hours every two years to stay current and effective.

Peer Support: Leverage your experience to foster recovery and resilience in individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

Community Engagement: Help individuals build meaningful connections within their community and Recovery Supports, providing transportation as necessary.

Information & Support Access: Guide individuals in accessing critical information and support for mental health and substance use disorders.

Empowerment & Independence: Encourage individuals to make informed choices and take an active role in their treatment journey.

Strength Identification: Assist individuals in recognizing and utilizing their strengths and resources for a successful recovery.

Goal Achievement: Support clients in setting and achieving recovery goals through mentoring, advocacy, and coaching.

Emotional & Practical Support: Provide comprehensive support to help clients feel connected and develop essential recovery skills.

Lifestyle Encouragement: Inspire clients to embrace a healthy, productive, and sober lifestyle, both during their time in the facility and beyond.

Active Engagement: Facilitate the creation of personal treatment plans, motivating participants to engage actively in their own recovery process.

Ethical Adherence: Uphold the highest ethical and confidentiality standards of the facility.

Company Alignment: Show dedication to the company’s long-term and short-term goals, contributing to its overall success and growth.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Illinois Specific:

The application and the requirements are outlined in “Illinois Model for Mental Health Certified Recovery Support Specialist” at http://www.iaodapca.org/.

Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) is preferred, but not required.

Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent

Must meet the standards of CPRS (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist) or CRSS (Certified Recovery Support Specialist).

2,000 hours supervised work experience, which can include any combination of paid or volunteer work

100 hours supervision in the CRSS performance domains

100 hours training and education related to CRSS domains, professional ethics and responsibility, and other core functions

Successful completion of a written exam for CRSS.

 

Additional Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect and build rapport with clients.

Empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment.

Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to make informed decisions.

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.

Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.