Community Support Specialist - Sobering Center

Preferred Family Healthcare • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Community Support Specialist at Preferred Family Healthcare plays a vital role in empowering individuals with mental health challenges and their families. This full-time position focuses on providing community-based mental health services, developing personalized treatment plans, and fostering a supportive environment that promotes recovery and independence. The specialist will work collaboratively with clients and other professionals to ensure comprehensive care and support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of study; or
• Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field and two years of related work experience; or
• Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience; or
• Associate's of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support; or
• Four years of qualifying experience in delivering services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing one-on-one or group services with a rehabilitation/habilitation and recovery/resiliency focus.
• Experience teaching and modeling coping strategies for individuals with psychiatric, developmental, or substance use disorder issues.
• Experience supporting individuals in finding and maintaining employment or functioning appropriately in family, school, and community settings.

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 that address the client's specific needs and goals.
• Utilize a strengths-based approach that emphasizes empowerment, skill-building, and resilience, incorporating evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Positive Reinforcement Techniques, Trauma-Informed Strategies, and skills based in CBT and DBT approaches.
• Coordinate care with other service providers, including primary care physicians, psychiatrists, schools, and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions, treatments, and progress, in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Participate in staff development activities, including training and education programs, to enhance knowledge and skills related to youth mental health services.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the team, including case managers, therapists, and support staff, to ensure effective coordination of care and support for clients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including parents, teachers, counselors, and other professionals involved in the client's care.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost.
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Opportunities for upward mobility and added income.
• Comprehensive Training - On-the-job training to develop skills.
• Workplace Culture - An environment promoting employee wellbeing and healthy workforce engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees