Community Support Specialist
Brightli•Kirksville, MO
About The Position
The Community Support Specialist provides personalized, community-based mental health services to help clients achieve greater independence and well-being. The role involves working directly with clients to develop and implement care plans and collaborating with families, healthcare providers, and community organizations to support holistic care. The position is based in Kirksville, Missouri, and follows a Monday–Friday shift.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: a bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related human services field; a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field plus two years of qualifying experience; any four-year combination of higher education and related experience; an associate's degree in Behavioral Health Support; or four years of qualifying experience.
- Qualifying experience includes working with individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities, including skill-building, group or one-on-one support, recovery-focused coaching, or assistance with community functioning and employment.
- Possess a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be able to problem-solve and think critically.
- Be self-motivated and organized.
- Be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Be able to navigate and coordinate community-based resources.
- Be proficient in maintaining accurate and timely documentation.
Responsibilities
- Provide community-based mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and implementation of interventions.
- Collaborate with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Use a strengths-based approach and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing, Positive Reinforcement Techniques, Trauma-Informed Strategies, CBT, and DBT.
- Provide behavioral interventions using methods such as cognitive processing, operant conditioning, and group dynamics.
- Coordinate care with external providers, including physicians, psychiatrists, schools, and community organizations.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and client progress.
- Facilitate PSR (Psychosocial Rehabilitation) group sessions aligned with treatment plan goals.
- Participate in ongoing staff development and training.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives through data collection and reporting.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, schools, and community supports.
Benefits
- 29 days of PTO
- Health, dental, vision, retirement, and life benefits
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with up to a 5% match for part-time and full-time employees
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Emergency Medical Leave Program
- Healthcare and dependent child-care flexible spending accounts
- Health and Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program
- Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training
- Advancement opportunities and promotion from within
