Peer Specialist

Description

Use Your Lived Experience to Empower Others as a Peer Specialist

If you've walked the path of recovery and want to help others do the same, this is your opportunity to turn your journey into purpose. As a Peer Specialist, you’ll use your lived experience with behavioral health or substance use recovery to inspire hope, support growth, and walk alongside individuals as they build the life they want. You'll be part of a compassionate, person-centered team that values your voice and the power of shared experience.

This is a great opportunity for someone who :

• believes that recovery is possible for everyone
• wants to make a difference by encouraging others to take charge of their wellness
• eager to use their lived experience to inspire hope & resilience in others

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

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

WORK EXPERIENCE

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

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.