Youth Mental Health & Community Support Specialist

Brightli; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace Culture

Additional Perks & Benefits

Job summary

Brightli in Independence, MO is seeking a Youth Community Support Specialist to empower clients through personalized mental health services and community resources. You will assess, plan, and implement treatment aligned with evidence-based practices for children, adolescents, and adults.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and professionals, maintaining records, and contributing to a mission-driven culture that values wellbeing and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Alternatively, a related degree with two years of relevant 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 in mental health or related fields.

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

Collaboration & teamwork

Education

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

Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with two years of related work experience

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 in mental health or related fields

Job description

Brightli in Independence, MO is seeking a Youth Community Support Specialist to empower clients through personalized mental health services and community resources. You will assess, plan, and implement treatment aligned with evidence-based practices for children, adolescents, and adults.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and professionals, maintaining records, and contributing to a mission-driven culture that values wellbeing and growth.