Peer Specialist - Mobile Crisis Team (Evenings)

Description

Be the calm in the crisis — and the hope that helps others move forward.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. The schedule is Monday - Friday 4pm-12am

Coverage Area : Dent county primarily

As a Peer Specialist with our Mobile Crisis Team, you’ll use your own lived experience to support individuals during some of their most challenging moments. Working alongside clinical and crisis response professionals, you’ll help bring compassion, understanding, and connection to those experiencing a behavioral health crisis. In our rural communities, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that help, hope, and healing are accessible when and where they’re needed most.

This is a great opportunity for someone who finds purpose in sharing their story to inspire recovery, values teamwork in fast-paced situations, and believes that hope and empathy can change lives close to home.

If you're passionate about peer support, community connection, and being a trusted ally in someone’s recovery journey, this role is a meaningful fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Share personal recovery experiences and model healthy coping strategies
• Support individuals in building confidence, resilience, and community connections
• Assist with goal-setting and navigating treatment and support systems
• Help individuals recognize and build on their own strengths
• Participate as a valued member of the treatment team
• Provide transportation support when clinically indicated;  driving is an essential function of this position
• Complete required state training, supervision, and certification processes (if not already certified)

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

WORK EXPERIENCE

You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You :

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About Compass Health Network

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality care throughout Missouri. We provide a comprehensive range of integrated services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, primary care, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Compass Health is uniquely positioned to meet the complex and evolving needs of the communities we serve.

Our network includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri , allowing us to expand our impact and reach across the state. Each part of our organization contributes to our mission : Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.

Adapt of Missouri , a subsidiary of Compass Health Network, has been serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1982. While Adapt operates as a for-profit organization , it shares our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered mental health services. Adapt specializes in community-based support for adults with mental health conditions, focusing on recovery-oriented services such as psychosocial rehabilitation and case management that foster independence and meaningful community engagement.

Royal Oaks Hospital serves all acute behavioral health care inpatient needs for children and adolescents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team continually strives to set the standards in patient safety and are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Royal Oaks Hospital believes in the health and wellbeing of our patients and it shows in the care they receive each and every day.

Why Join Us?

Whether you're joining Compass Health Network or Adapt of Missouri , you’ll become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through compassionate, innovative care. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where your work is valued and your professional growth is encouraged.

We offer :

Your Career, Your Impact

Whether you're beginning your career or looking to take the next step, you’ll find purpose and opportunity with us. Join a team where your skills and compassion make a meaningful impact—every single day.

Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Compass Health Network is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.