Full-Time Community Mental Health Support Specialist

Brightli; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 29 days

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Emergency leave

FSA

Wellness program

EAP

Employee discounts

Job summary

Brightli in Kirksville, MO is seeking a Community Support Specialist to deliver community-based mental health services. You will assess, plan, and implement individualized care, working with families and providers to promote client independence and wellbeing.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practices such as MI, CBT, and DBT, along with strong documentation, teamwork, and community resource navigation. A driving license and flexible approach are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related human services field; or
• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and two years of qualifying experience
• Any four-year combination of higher education and related experience; or
• Associate’s degree in Behavioral Health Support; or
• Four years of qualifying experience

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based mental health services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Utilize a strengths-based approach that incorporates evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Positive Reinforcement Techniques, Trauma-Informed Strategies, CBT, and DBT.
• Provide behavioral interventions using methods including cognitive processing, operant conditioning, and group dynamics.
• Coordinate care with external providers including physicians, psychiatrists, schools, and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and client progress.
• Facilitate PSR (Psychosocial Rehabilitation) group sessions as aligned with treatment plan goals.
• Participate in ongoing staff development and training opportunities.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives through data collection and reporting.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, schools, and community supports

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative

Strong communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

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

Four-year degree + related experience

Associate degree in Behavioral Health Support

Tools

Motivational Interviewing

CBT

DBT

Job description

Brightli in Kirksville, MO is seeking a Community Support Specialist to deliver community-based mental health services. You will assess, plan, and implement individualized care, working with families and providers to promote client independence and wellbeing.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practices such as MI, CBT, and DBT, along with strong documentation, teamwork, and community resource navigation. A driving license and flexible approach are valued.