Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Job overview

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist works onsite in Kansas City, Missouri, reporting to the Program Director. Compensation is not specified. Behavioral Health Group provides opioid addiction treatment services through a network of treatment centers. The specialist builds trust with patients and supports their recovery, independence, and connection to community resources. Through mentoring, education, advocacy, and collaboration with treatment teams, the role helps patients pursue recovery goals and sustain supportive practices.

What you'll do

• Provide practical support, mentoring, advocacy, and problem-solving
• educate patients and families about mental illness and addiction
• collect and report data
• help patients set recovery goals and join self-help groups
• use WRAP for wellness plans
• support vocational choices, social skills, and housing access
• connect patients with community resources
• collaborate on recovery plans.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

peer recovery support specialist

kansas city mo

behavioral health group

recovery support

opioid addiction treatment

patient advocacy

recovery goals

wrap wellness plans

community resources

no nights

no sundays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal needs
• flexible schedules
• role-based training and advancement opportunities
• health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) match
• quarterly bonuses and certification incentives
• employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program.

Why this role

Peer Recovery or Peer Recovery Coach certification is preferred; the listing describes no nights and no Sundays.

About the employer

Behavioral Health Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.