Community Support Specialist (Disease Management)

Brightli • St. Louis, MO

36d

About The Position

This role combines the responsibilities of providing mentorship, guidance, and support to adults in the community with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with complex health needs. The Community Support Specialist position offers… All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package- A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits Employee Assistance Program– 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field
• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with two years of related work experience
• Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience
• Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support from and approved academic institution
• Four years of related qualifying experience in delivering services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.
• A heart for helping make people's lives better.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Reliable means of transportation to transport clients in a personal vehicle.
• If operating a company-owned vehicle, must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• If operating a company-owned 15 person passenger van, must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age.

Responsibilities

• Deliver life-changing mental health services to clients in the community
• Empower clients through behavioral interventions, utilizing techniques like motivational interviewing and cognitive processing
• Foster recovery and resilience by promoting improved functioning and meeting unique client needs
• Manage a rewarding caseload and collaborate with supervisory staff to ensure a fulfilling workload
• Respond to emergencies with confidence, using sound judgment and discretion to provide timely assistance during mental health crises
• Ensure continuity of care by providing comprehensive follow-up services to clients
• Review and prioritize outreach efforts to individuals identified through the Disease Management Cohort List
• Engage individuals using motivational interviewing techniques and a person-centered approach
• Coordinate with the intake department to ensure timely admission into clinically appropriate programs
• Complete required documentation for the Disease Management program, including reviews and updates to cohort lists and state reporting

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees