What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Specialist (Youth) position at Burrell Behavioral Health?
Job Description:
Job Title: Community Support Specialist (Youth)
Location: Moberly, Missouri
Department: Youth Community Services
Time Type: Mon-Fri, Day Shift
Job Summary:
As a Community Support Specialist, you'll provide support and activities to clients through an organized treatment plan designed to ease an individual's immediate and continued adjustment to community living. You'll be working in the community, including clients' homes, clinics, and other places around the community as part of your regular assigned caseload. Our ideal candidate is passionate about promoting recovery and increased resiliency, has experience with evidence-based interventions, and strong communication and collaboration skills.
Position Perks and Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- Flexible scheduling
- Professional development opportunities
- Recognition and reward programs
- Paid time off and holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and/or adults including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation.
- Collaborate with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Utilize strengths-based, evidence-based approaches like Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, etc.
- Provide behavioral interventions and evidence-based practices.
- Coordinate care with other providers like physicians, schools, organizations.
- Maintain accurate client records and documentation.
- Participate in staff training and development activities.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with team members for coordinated client care.
- Develop relationships with stakeholders involved in client's care.
- Prepare for and facilitate group therapy sessions.
- Knowledge of ACT model for some roles.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, human services field or equivalent experience
- Background check, training, valid driver's license, reliable transportation required
- Specific skills/knowledge in case management, mental health, substance use, documentation, etc.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related field or Associate's in Behavioral Health Support
- 4 years qualifying experience in mental health/substance use services delivery
- Combination of education and experience may qualify
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 use 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 Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
