Job Description:

Job Title: Community Behavioral Health Specialist

Location: Independence, MO

Department: Adult Community Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Community Behavioral Health Specialist, where you will play a vital role in helping individuals achieve and sustain recovery from mental illness and substance use disorders. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients by developing personalized wellness plans and providing essential support. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a strong ability to establish rapport, and a commitment to client-centered care. Your expertise will contribute to maximizing community functioning and enhancing the quality of life for those we serve.

In this role, you will complete initial and annual assessments, develop wellness plans, and provide educational support to clients and their families. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively to ensure that clients receive the resources they need to thrive in their recovery journey.

This position offers…

Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no costMileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travelEmployee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College TuitionWorkplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforceAdditional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

Complete initial and annual assessments within the electronic medical record (EMR) for individuals entering ACS services.Develop person-centered and strengths-based wellness plans.Provide educational information and skill building to clients and families regarding daily living skills, symptom management, and communication.Act as a liaison to community and service organizations, assisting clients in accessing necessary resources.Facilitate educational groups utilizing a motivational approach as assigned.Ensure all documentation is completed per agency standards and policies.Participate as an integral part of the ACS team, providing crisis services and case management as needed.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work required.Minimum of two years of experience working with adults with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or children with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED).Must acquire and maintain required training per agency policy and DMH regulations.

Additional Qualifications:

Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect checks.Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

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.Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shifts.Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.



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.