Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Department: Crisis Services

Employment Type: Full-time & Part-time

Job Summary:
Join our dedicated team as a Community Support Specialist, where you will empower individuals to thrive in their communities through personalized support and evidence-based practices. This role is essential in helping clients build strong foundations for long-term wellbeing and independence. You will collaborate with a network of professionals, connect clients with local resources, and foster resilience and stability. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, we want you on our team!

In this position, you will provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation. Your expertise will help clients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.

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:

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 that emphasizes empowerment, skill-building, and resilience, incorporating evidence-based practices.Provide behavioral interventions, including motivational interviewing and cognitive processing.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.Contribute to the organization's quality improvement initiatives, including data collection and reporting.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; orBachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with two years of related work experience; orAny four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience; orAssociate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support; orFour years of qualifying experience in delivering services to individuals with mental health disorders or substance use disorders.

Additional Qualifications:

Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods related to mental health and substance use disorders.Ability to problem solve and communicate ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.Self-motivated to provide high-level performance while meeting the complex needs of clients and families.Ability to establish effective relationships with youth and their families.Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.Must have reliable means of transportation to transport clients in a personal vehicle.

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.

Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.