Co-Occurring Recovery Support Specialist

Peoples Health Centers Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

HSA

PTO & Sick time

10 paid holidays

401K employer match up to 4%

Disability (short-term & long-term)

EAP

Job summary

Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers in St. Louis, MO seeks a Co-Occurring Community Support Specialist to assess and support individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

This full-time role works with care teams to develop individualized plans and connect clients to housing, employment, healthcare, and social services. The position emphasizes crisis intervention, family education, and coordinated care within a community health setting.

Qualifications

• Assess clients’ mental health and substance use needs.
• Develop and implement individualized support plans with clients and care teams.
• Provide ongoing case management and progress monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments to identify clients’ mental health and substance use needs.
• Develop and implement individualized support plans in collaboration with clients and care teams.
• Provide ongoing case management, including monitoring progress and adjusting plans as needed.
• Facilitate access to housing, employment, healthcare, and social services.
• Offer crisis intervention and support during acute needs.
• Educate clients and families about co-occurring disorders and recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, social workers, and other stakeholders to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions and progress.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and QA initiatives.

Skills

Co-occurring disorders knowledge

Communication skills

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor in social work, psychology, counseling or related field preferred

Tools

Case management software

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers in St. Louis, MO seeks a Co-Occurring Community Support Specialist to assess and support individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

This full-time role works with care teams to develop individualized plans and connect clients to housing, employment, healthcare, and social services. The position emphasizes crisis intervention, family education, and coordinated care within a community health setting.