Youth Community Support Specialist

Centerstone; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits package: health, dental, and

Training and career mobility

Supportive culture

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Independence, MO is seeking a Youth Community Support Specialist. This full-time role provides community-based mental health services to children, teens, and adults, developing personalized treatment plans and coordinating care with families and professionals.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practices (MI, CBT/DBT) and requires collaboration across teams to support client wellbeing and independence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based mental health services including assessment and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and stakeholders to implement individualized plans.
• Use strengths-based approach with evidence-based practices (e.g., MI, CBT/DBT).
• Coordinate care with primary care physicians and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate client records and progress notes.
• Participate in staff development to enhance youth mental health knowledge.
• Work with team to coordinate care effectively.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the client’s care.
• Prepare for and facilitate PSR group sessions.

Skills

Case management

Community support

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Social Work/related field

Bachelor’s degree in unrelated field with 2 years related experience

4-year combination of higher education and 2 years related experience

AAS in Behavioral Health Support

4 years related mental health/substance use experience

Job description

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.

This position offers:

• 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 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.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.