Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

Department: Adult Community Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary:

A Community Support Specialist helps individuals adapt to living in their communities by creating personalized plans that address their specific needs. They use evidence-based techniques and collaborate with other professionals to provide comprehensive mental health services. Their goal is to empower clients and their families to build strong foundations for long-term wellbeing and independence.

This position offers…
Competitive pay and benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth and development
A dynamic and supportive work environment

Key Responsibilities:Provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and/or adults including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementationCollaborate with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plansUtilize a strengths-based approach that emphasizes empowerment, skill-building, and resilienceProvide behavioral interventions, including motivational interviewing and cognitive processingCoordinate care with other service providersMaintain accurate and timely records of client interactions and progressParticipate in staff development activities and quality improvement initiativesWork collaboratively with other team members to ensure effective coordination of care and support for clientsDevelop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and counselorsEducation, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:An individual with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of study; orAn individual with a Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and two years of related work experience; orAny four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience, orAn Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support will also fulfill educational requirements; orAn individual with four years of qualifying experience*Illinois Requirements: High school diploma with at least one year of experience in social services is required (RSA designation according to IL Administrative Code Part 132 Section 132.25)Additional Qualifications:Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health and/or substance use disordersAbility to problem solve and communicate ideas clearly and effectivelyAbility to be self-motivated to provide high-level performance while meeting the complex needs of the clients and their familiesAbility to multi-task and coordinate services from a variety of community resourcesAbility to establish effective relationships with youth and their families via telephone and personal contactsAbility to follow direction and accept supervisionSuccessful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint checkCurrent driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurancePhysical 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, or otherwise move objects, including the human bodyRepetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shiftSedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time



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.

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