Youth Mental Health Support Advocate

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

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