Intensive Community Support Specialist - Behavioral Health

Truman Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Truman Medical Centers seeks a Community Support Specialist to join the Intensive Community Services team in Kansas City, MO. The role focuses on delivering behaviorally oriented and socially rehabilitative services in community settings to clients with severe mental illness.

You will assess needs, refer, educate, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary group, helping clients gain independence and social integration. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a similar field.
• Strong communication, active listening, and ability to build trust with clients.
• Natural leader who supports the team and lifts others up.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Adaptability to changing situations and problem-solving.
• Willingness to pursue Growth (Benefits Planning certification).

Responsibilities

• Provide behaviorally-oriented and socially rehabilitative services in community settings.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team under supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional.
• Engage clients to enhance independence and community integration.
• Coordinate with other providers and offer education to clients and families.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Leadership

Cultural awareness

Adaptability

Organization

Learning orientation

Education

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

Job description

Truman Medical Centers seeks a Community Support Specialist to join the Intensive Community Services team in Kansas City, MO. The role focuses on delivering behaviorally oriented and socially rehabilitative services in community settings to clients with severe mental illness.

You will assess needs, refer, educate, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary group, helping clients gain independence and social integration. Equal opportunity employer.