Youth Community Support Specialist

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, retirement, &+

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Welcoming, warm, supportive culture

Job summary

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health in Independence, Missouri, is seeking a Youth Community Support Specialist to deliver community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. You will assess, plan, and implement treatment with a strengths-based approach, collaborating with clients, families, and other professionals.

Join a compassionate, collaborative team that emphasizes evidence-based practices, ongoing training, and coordinated care to promote wellbeing, independence, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of study.
• 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
• Four years of qualifying experience in delivering services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.

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 such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT/DBT techniques.
• Coordinate care with other service providers, including primary care physicians and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions and progress.
• Participate in staff development activities to enhance knowledge and skills related to youth mental health services.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure effective coordination of care.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders involved in the client's care.
• Prepare for and facilitate PSR group sessions as pertinent to client treatment plan goals.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

CBT/DBT techniques

Case management

Community-based services

Education

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

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

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

Job description

Job Title

Youth Community Support Specialist

Location

Independence, Mo

Department

Youth Community Services

Employment Type

Full Time

Shift

Monday - Friday 10am-6:00pm

Job Summary

Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Youth Community Support Specialist, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and their families. This role empowers clients to build strong foundations for long-term wellbeing and independence through personalized support and community resources. We are looking for someone who is dedicated, self‑motivated, and skilled in mental health services. Your expertise will help foster growth, stability, and resilience in our community. In this position, you will provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults, utilizing evidence-based techniques to create personalized treatment plans. You will collaborate with clients, families, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive care and support.

Benefits

• 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, 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 such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT/DBT techniques.
• Coordinate care with other service providers, including primary care physicians and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions and progress.
• Participate in staff development activities to enhance knowledge and skills related to youth mental health services.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure effective coordination of care.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders involved in the client's care.
• Prepare for and facilitate PSR group sessions as pertinent to client treatment plan goals.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications

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

Additional Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least one year of experience in social services is required.
• A mental health professional as defined in the IL Administrative Code is strongly preferred.
• Adequate written skills to accurately complete required documentation within prescribed time frames.
• Skilled in case management and community support interventions.

Physical Requirements

ADA Consideration – Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.

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 Snapshot

200 locations
4 states
19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates
5k+ employees

Company Commitment

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.