Community Support Specialist

Livebrightli; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee benefits package

Comprehensive training

Career mobility opportunities

Supportive work culture

Job summary

A community health organization in St. Louis is seeking a compassionate Community Support Specialist to empower individuals through comprehensive mental health services. Responsibilities include providing assessment, treatment planning, and implementing interventions using evidence-based techniques. Ideal candidates should have a degree in psychology or social work, or relevant experience in mental health services. Join a supportive team that values your well-being and offers opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with mental health or substance use services.
• Compassionate approach to client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based mental health services.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders on treatment plans.
• Utilize evidence-based practices for interventions.
• Maintain accurate client records.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in staff development activities.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Treatment planning

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Associate's degree in Behavioral Health Support

Relevant experience delivering services

Job description

Community Support Specialist page is loaded## Community Support Specialistlocations: St. Charles, MO: St. Louis, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R - 23197**Job Description:****Job Title:** Community Support Specialist**Locations:** St. Louis, MO/St. Charles MO**Departments:** Adult Housing/Recovery Services**Employment Type:** Full-time**Job Summary:**We're seeking a compassionate and experienced Community Support Specialist to join our team. As a Community Support Specialist, you'll empower individuals and families to build strong foundations for long-term wellbeing and independence. You'll use evidence-based techniques and collaborate with other professionals to provide comprehensive mental health services. If you're passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.**Key Responsibilities:*** 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**Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:**There are several ways in which you may qualify for this position including: Education, certification, or experience. Please scroll down carefully for more information:* 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**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.Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.