Community Support Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist

Location: St. Louis, MO

Department: Adult Housing

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We're seeking a compassionate and experienced Community Support Specialist to join our team. As a Community Support Specialist, you'll empower individuals and families to build strong foundations for long-term wellbeing and independence. You'll use evidence-based techniques and collaborate with other professionals to provide comprehensive mental health services. If you're passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

The Community Support Specialist position offers…

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package

• Telemedicine

• Employee Assistance Program

• Career Advancement & Wage Growth

• Comprehensive Training

• Workplace Culture

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 a strengths-based approach, incorporating evidence-based practices like Motivational Interviewing and CBT

• Provide behavioral interventions and coordinate care with other service providers

• Maintain accurate records and participate in staff development activities

Education, Experience, and/or Credential 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 Psychology, Social Work, or a related field

• OR an Associate's degree in Behavioral Health Support

• OR four years of qualifying experience, including delivery of services to individuals with mental health disorders or substance use disorders

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old to operate a company-owned vehicle

• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance

• Ability to problem-solve and communicate effectively

• Strong organizational and time management skills

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally

• Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and writing

• Sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing

Brightli is on a Mission:

We're dedicated to changing and saving lives. If you're passionate about making a difference, join our team and help us achieve our mission.

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.

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