Prevention Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: Prevention Specialist

Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in community health and substance use prevention? Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated Prevention Specialist to join our compassionate, collaborative team and create positive change in local communities. We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to helping others.

In this critical role, you'll serve as a vital resource for community coalitions, providing technical assistance and support to develop effective strategies for addressing substance use patterns. Your work will directly impact the health and well-being of communities across our region, empowering local teams to implement meaningful prevention programs.

The Prevention Specialist position requires someone who thrives on collaboration, demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, and is committed to improving community health outcomes.

The Prevention Specialist position offers…

· All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, 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
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
• Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities: · Collaborate with community-based coalitions to develop and implement substance use prevention strategies. · Provide technical assistance and training resources to enhance coalition capabilities. · Develop comprehensive community and coalition needs assessments. · Create and update strategic work plans to address local prevention priorities. · Coordinate and participate in prevention-focused training and resource networks. · Prepare and submit detailed monthly progress, billing, and data reports. · Support and participate in community education campaigns and prevention initiatives.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications: · Master's Degree in social work, counseling, public health, education, psychology, community development, public administration, or a closely related field

OR · Bachelor's Degree in the above fields with at least one (1) year professional experience in a social service agency

OR · Associate's Degree with at least two (2) years of professional experience in a social service agency · Must obtain Missouri Substance Abuse Prevention Associate (MSAPA) credential within six (6) months of hire · Must attend Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) within nine (9) months of hire

Additional Qualifications: · Valid driver's license · Acceptable driving record · Current auto insurance · Must pass background check including criminal record, driving record, and fingerprint check

Physical Requirements: · Sedentary work involving occasional lifting up to 10 pounds · Ability to sit for extended periods · Capable of typing and writing during work shift · Occasional walking and standing required

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is on a Mission: We are dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through compassionate, innovative behavioral health services. If you're ready to make a real difference and join a team committed to positively impacting individual and community well-being, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us create healthier, more resilient communities!

Keywords: substance use prevention, community health, behavioral health, prevention specialist, coalition support, Missouri behavioral services, community development, prevention training

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 value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and 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 expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.