Job Details

Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist

Location: Tipton, California, and surrounding areas (Missouri)

Department: Adult Community Services

Time Type: Mon-Fri, Day Shift

Job Summary:
As a Community Support Specialist, you'll provide support and activities to clients through an organized treatment plan designed to ease an individual's immediate and continued adjustment to community living. You'll be working in the community, including clients' homes, clinics, and other places around the community as part of your regular assigned caseload. Our ideal candidate is passionate about promoting recovery and increased resiliency, has experience with evidence-based interventions, and possesses strong communication and collaboration skills.

Location:
Tipton, California, and surrounding areas mix small town charm with nature. It is easy to find peace in short proximity to Jefferson City, the state capital of Missouri.

Position Perks and Benefits:

• Sign-On Bonus - $1,000
• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Recognition and reward programs
• Paid time off and holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and/or adults including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Utilize strengths-based, evidence-based approaches like Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, etc.
• Provide behavioral interventions and evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate care with other providers like physicians, schools, and organizations.
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation.
• Participate in staff training and development activities.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with team members for coordinated client care.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders involved in the client's care.
• Prepare for and facilitate group therapy sessions.
• Knowledge of ACT model for some roles.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or human services field, or equivalent experience.
• Background check, training, valid driver's license, and reliable transportation required.
• Specific skills/knowledge in case management, mental health, substance use, documentation, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or Associate's in Behavioral Health Support.
• 4 years of qualifying experience in mental health/substance use services delivery.
• A combination of education and experience may qualify.

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 use 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 value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.