Community Support Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist

Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Become a catalyst for positive change by joining our dedicated team as a Community Support Specialist. In this rewarding role, you'll have the opportunity to empower individuals and families on their journeys towards mental wellness and independence. Through personalized treatment plans, evidence-based interventions, and a strengths-based approach, you'll play a vital part in fostering resilience, stability, and long-term wellbeing within our community.

As a Community Support Specialist, you'll collaborate with clients, families, and other professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs and goals. Utilizing techniques like Motivational Interviewing, Positive Reinforcement, and Trauma-Informed Strategies, you'll facilitate skill-building and encourage growth. Your role will involve coordinating care, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to our organization's quality improvement initiatives.

Poplar Bluff offers a charming small-town atmosphere with a tight-knit community and a low cost of living. Enjoy a relaxed pace of life while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve.

The Community Support Specialist position offers...

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package
• Telemedicine
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
• Retirement Options

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide community-based mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation
• Collaborate with clients, families, and stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Utilize evidence-based practices like Motivational Interviewing, Positive Reinforcement, Trauma-Informed Strategies, and CBT/DBT approaches
• Coordinate care with service providers, including physicians, schools, and community organizations
• Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions, treatments, and progress
• Participate in staff development activities and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders involved in the client's care

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

There are several ways in which you may qualify for this position including: Education, certification, or experience. Please scroll down carefully for more information: Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study:

• Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Counseling, Recreational Therapy, Human Services, Human Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Behavioral Science, Rehabilitation Counseling OR...
• Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree from an approved institution OR....
• Work experience in a related human services field may substitute for educational requirements. *Related fields may include direct support such as case management, residential support, developmentally disabled support, vocational rehabilitation, and more. Four years of qualifying experience minimum or a combination of education and experience equaling four years required. OR....
• Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP) - CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, RADC-P, RADC, CCDP, CCDP-D

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background checks
• Completion of New Hire Orientation and Relias Learning training
• Obtain trainings to assist in professional development meeting DMH Standards
• Valid driver's license in state of residency with acceptable driving record
• Minimum age requirements for operating company vehicles
• Reliable transportation and proof of valid auto insurance
• Sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally

Keywords: Mental Health, Community Support, Treatment Planning, Evidence-Based Practices, Care Coordination, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care





Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.





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 user 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 prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.