The Role
Provide peer support using lived experience to engage people with substance use disorders, perform outreach in hospitals and communities, assist with access to treatment and supports, document activities in the ETO system, maintain follow-up for up to six months, complete state certification, and drive to meet clients in safe community locations with a flexible schedule.
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Use Your Recovery Journey to Guide Others as a Peer Specialist – EPICC
Your experience matters — and your recovery story can be a lifeline for someone else. As a Peer Specialist on our Engaging Patients in Care Coordination (EPICC) team, you’ll provide hope, support, and real-world guidance to individuals working to overcome substance use challenges.
About the EPICC Program:
The Engaging Patients in Care Coordination (EPICC) program is a statewide initiative in Missouri that connects individuals with substance use disorders to treatment, recovery, and support services through community partnerships and personalized care coordination. EPICC is designed to meet people where they are—often after an overdose or other crisis—and walk alongside them toward recovery.
About the EPICC Program:
The Engaging Patients in Care Coordination (EPICC) program is a statewide initiative in Missouri that connects individuals with substance use disorders to treatment, recovery, and support services through community partnerships and personalized care coordination. EPICC is designed to meet people where they are—often after an overdose or other crisis—and walk alongside them toward recovery.
As part of this program, Peer Specialists provide vital support by sharing their lived experience, offering hope, and helping participants navigate the early stages of treatment and beyond. Peer support in the EPICC model is about building trust, reducing stigma, and empowering individuals to take meaningful steps toward lasting recovery.
This is a great opportunity for someone who:
Is in recovery from substance use or a behavioral health diagnosis and wants to make a powerful impact by supporting others through similar experiences.
If you’re passionate about peer support, harm reduction, and empowering people to build lives they’re proud of, this role offers purpose, connection, and growth.
Is in recovery from substance use or a behavioral health diagnosis and wants to make a powerful impact by supporting others through similar experiences.
If you’re passionate about peer support, harm reduction, and empowering people to build lives they’re proud of, this role offers purpose, connection, and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Use your lived experience to inspire hope, model recovery, and support others on their recovery journey
- Provide proactive outreach and engagement to individuals using opioids, including hospital, street, and community-based settings
- Assist individuals in accessing treatment, recovery supports, and other needed services—helping eliminate barriers to care
- Maintain regular follow-up to support engagement and recovery progress, including scheduled status check-ins up to six months post-outreach
- Collaborate with treatment centers, community partners, and program staff to ensure continuity of care
- Accurately document outreach activities in the ETO system within one business day
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training to support your work and professional growth
- Meet clients in safe community locations and maintain a flexible schedule, including potential evenings, overnights hours and weekends
- Driving is an essential function of this position
- Engage in required state certification training, supervision, and certification process (if not already certified)
Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- High School/GED required
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 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, complete certification process within 60 days of hire date, and maintain ongoing certification as a Certified Peer Specialist through the MCB (MO). Required only when applicable.
- A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:
- Are in active recovery and want to help others find hope and healing
- Believe in multiple pathways to recovery and the power of peer support
- Are comfortable discussing personal experiences to support others’ growth
- Communicate openly and respectfully with individuals navigating substance use challenges
- Are dependable, grounded, and able to maintain professional boundaries
- Are committed to ongoing growth, learning, and collaboration
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About
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:Competitive BenefitsOpportunities for career advancementPersonal and professional developmentLicensure supervisionTuition reimbursement & scholarshipsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Wellness program with Xponential accessGenerous paid time off and holidaysNational Health Service Corp loan repayment eligibility* *Please note: While Compass Health Network is eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, positions with Adapt of Missouri are not eligible due to its for-profit status. Your Career, Your ImpactWhether 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.
Skills Required
- High School diploma or GED
- Self-identify as a current or former consumer of behavioral health, substance use, or co-occurring disorder services
- Complete state-approved training, pass standardized examination, and obtain/maintain Certified Peer Specialist certification within 60 days when applicable
- Valid driver's license and agency-required automobile insurance coverage
- Driving is an essential function of the position and ability to travel locally for outreach
- Ability to perform proactive outreach and engagement in hospital, street, and community-based settings
- Accurate documentation of outreach activities in the ETO system within one business day
- Flexible schedule availability including potential evenings, overnight hours, and weekends and ability to meet clients in safe community locations
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The Company
What We Do
Compass Health Network is a nonprofit healthcare organization providing a full continuum of behavioral health, primary care, and dental health services throughout Missouri.
