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Burrell Behavioral Health Community Support Specialist (Substance Use Disorders) in Springfield, Missouri
Job Description:
Job Title: Community Support SpecialistLocation: Springfield, MODepartment: Recovery ServicesEmployment Type: Full-timeShift: Monday - Friday
Job Summary:
Imagine a career where you can make a profound impact on the lives of individuals and families in your community. As a Community Support Specialist, you have the opportunity to be a beacon of hope, guiding clients through their most challenging moments and empowering them to achieve mental wellness. Your compassionate presence and expert clinical skills will create a safe space for healing and growth.
As a Community Support Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in providing person-centered, strength-based care, emphasizing skill acquisition and harm reduction. In this role, you will employ stage-wise and motivational approaches, engaging clients in decision-making and self-advocacy throughout the recovery and resiliency process. Your expertise will be instrumental in delivering life-changing mental health services, empowering clients through behavioral interventions, and fostering recovery and resilience.
As an integral member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment that values your expertise and personal growth. Your commitment to excellence will not only transform lives but also contribute to the overall well-being of the community.
The Community Support Specialist position offers...
All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
Telemedicine- 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits with copays as low as $15 if enrolled in health benefits
Employee Assistance Program- 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
Premier Training - Encompassing initial immersive onboarding, continuous skill enhancement, comprehensive curricula, and a supportive learning atmosphere.
Professional Growth Pathways - Abundant prospects for upward mobility and advancement, fostered by a promotion-from-within philosophy
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation for clients.
Collaborate with clients, families, and stakeholders to develop individualized treatment plans addressing specific needs and goals.
Utilize evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Positive Reinforcement Techniques, Trauma-Informed Strategies, CBT, and DBT.
Deliver behavioral interventions, including motivational interviewing, operant conditioning, interpersonal and group dynamics, and cognitive processing.
Coordinate care with other service providers, such as primary care physicians, psychiatrists, schools, and community organizations.
Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions, treatments, and progress per organizational policies.
Participate in staff development activities, training, and education programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Contribute to the organization's quality improvement initiatives, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Collaborate with the team, including case managers, therapists, and support staff, to ensure effective care coordination and client support.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders involved in the client's care, such as parents, teachers, counselors, and professionals.
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study: Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Counseling, Recreational Therapy, Human Services, Human Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Behavioral Science, Rehabilitation Counseling
Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree from an approved institution
Work experience in a related human services field may substitute for educational requirements. *Related fields may include direct support such as case management, residential support, developmentally disabled support, vocational rehabilitation, and more. Four years of qualifying experience minimum or a combination of education and experience equaling four years required.
Additional Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with clients.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices and their application in mental health treatment.
Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards related to mental health services.
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and documentation systems.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Commitment to continuing professional development and ongoing learning.
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.
Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
About Brightli
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. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.
Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.
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200 locations
4 states
19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates
5k+ employees