Community Support Specialist (Recovery Services)

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace Culture

Additional Perks

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in St. Louis, Missouri, seeks a Community Support Specialist to provide community-based mental health services to adults, helping clients achieve independence and improved well-being through assessment, treatment planning, and coordinated care.

You will work with clients, families, and partners, develop individualized plans, utilize evidence-based approaches, and participate in ongoing training to strengthen clinical knowledge and service effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in psychology, social work, or human services.
• Experience delivering community-based mental health services is preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based mental health services that support client growth, recovery, and independence.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with clients and families.
• Coordinate care with therapists, primary care providers, and community partners.
• Facilitate PSR and ITCD group sessions aligned with treatment goals.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation of services and progress.
• Participate in ongoing training to strengthen clinical knowledge and service effectiveness.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Problem-solving abilities

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field

Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with two years of related work experience

Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience

Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support from an approved academic institution

Four years of relevant qualifying experience in delivering services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities

Job description

Job Title: Community Support Specialist

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Employment Type: Full-Time

Departments (subject to availability): Adult Community Services, Adult Housing Recovery Services, Rapid Access Unit

Job Summary

Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Community Support Specialist and make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults working toward greater independence, stability, and wellbeing. This is an opportunity to build rewarding relationships, empower individuals to achieve personal goals, connect clients with valuable community resources, and be part of a supportive team dedicated to making a difference. We are seeking self-motivated professionals with strong communication skills, empathy, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for helping others succeed. As a Community Support Specialist, you will provide community-based mental health services to adult clients through assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, service coordination, and intervention implementation. Working alongside clients, families, healthcare providers, and community partners, you will help create and implement individualized plans that foster resilience, recovery, skill development, and long-term success. This position offers…

Benefits and Perks

• Employee Assistance Program– 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture- An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits- Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities

• Provide community-based mental health services that support client growth, recovery, and independence.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and other stakeholders.
• Utilize evidence-based and strengths-based approaches that promote empowerment, resilience, and skill development.
• Coordinate care with therapists, primary care providers, community organizations, and other service partners.
• Facilitate PSR group sessions that support client treatment plan goals and overall wellbeing.
• Facilitate ITCD group sessions as applicable to designated Community Support positions and client treatment goals.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with clients, support networks, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective service delivery and continuity of care.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation of services, interventions, and client progress.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities to strengthen clinical knowledge and service effectiveness.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field;
• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with two years of related work experience;
• Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience;
• Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support from an approved academic institution
• Four years of relevant qualifying experience in delivering services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.

Additional Qualifications

• A heart for helping make people's lives better.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Reliable means of transportation with the ability to transport clients in a personal vehicle.
• Must be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age if operating a company‑owned vehicle.
• Must be at least twenty‑three (23) years of age if operating a company‑owned 15‑passenger van.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and relationship‑building skills.

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.

Keywords

• Community Support Specialist
• Mental Health
• Behavioral Health
• Case Management
• Community Services
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• Adult Services
• Human Services
• Treatment Planning
• Client Advocacy Position

About Brightli

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. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care. Brightli’s top‑line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come. Brightli Snapshot 200 locations 4 states 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates 5k+ employees

We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.