Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Support Specialist

Ozark Center; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozark Center in Missouri seeks a Community Support Specialist to advance CSTAR clients’ recovery and independence through comprehensive assessments, holistic care planning, and trauma-informed practices. You will coordinate services and empower individuals toward sobriety within a supportive team.

The role emphasizes advocacy, life-skills training, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary group to ensure effective treatment continuity for clients facing behavioral health challenges.

Qualifications

• QAP or QMHP certification or eligible
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or four-year equivalent
• Two years of qualifying experience recommended
• AAS in Behavioral Health Support is acceptable
• Experience in community-based behavioral health preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in initial assessment and service plan development for CSTAR clients.
• Develop holistic treatment plans addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Conduct periodic reassessments to adjust treatment plans based on client functioning.
• Refer for services and community resources as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide life-skills training and resource acquisition.
• Advocate for client entitlements and access to services.
• Monitor service delivery and perform follow-ups as required

Skills

Empathy

Client communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Trauma-informed approach

Education

QAP (Qualified Addiction Professional)

QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional)

Bachelor’s in Human Services

Four-year degree with qualifying experience

AAS in Behavioral Health Support

Job description

Ozark Center in Missouri seeks a Community Support Specialist to advance CSTAR clients’ recovery and independence through comprehensive assessments, holistic care planning, and trauma-informed practices. You will coordinate services and empower individuals toward sobriety within a supportive team.

The role emphasizes advocacy, life-skills training, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary group to ensure effective treatment continuity for clients facing behavioral health challenges.