Behavioral Health Community Support Specialist — Flexible Hours

McClendon Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer paid health insurance

Dental & wellness benefits

403(b) retirement contributions

Tuition stipend

Job summary

McClendon Center is seeking a Community Support Specialist (Behavioral Health) in Washington, DC. This full-time role supports individuals with mental health needs, coordinating assessments, service plans, crisis support, benefits access, housing navigation, and community integration.

The position emphasizes collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, ethical practice, and excellent documentation. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are provided, along with technology tools and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1–4 years experience in a social services or nonprofit environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing assessment of consumers’ wants and develops service plans and reviews every 180 days.
• Assist consumers in crisis situations and accessing benefits.
• Help consumers locate housing and community resources; accompany to important appointments.
• Support consumer transportation and manage symptom self-management and medication adherence.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards; document services and write progress notes daily.

Skills

Team coordination

Strong communicator

Ethical practice

Written & verbal comms

MS Office skills

EMR data entry

Adult mental health

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

McClendon Center is seeking a Community Support Specialist (Behavioral Health) in Washington, DC. This full-time role supports individuals with mental health needs, coordinating assessments, service plans, crisis support, benefits access, housing navigation, and community integration.

The position emphasizes collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, ethical practice, and excellent documentation. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are provided, along with technology tools and