What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Specialist position at Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health?
Job Description:
- All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
- Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
- Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
- Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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.
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
