Community Support Specialist - Adult Outpatient Substance Use

Brightli•St. Louis, MO

23d

About The Position

Join our mission-driven team and make a lasting impact in the lives of others. As a Community Support Specialist in our Adult Outpatient Substance Use Program, you’ll be part of a compassionate and collaborative group of professionals committed to promoting recovery and resilience. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to empower individuals, support families, and uplift our community. In this role, you’ll provide critical care coordination and case management for adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. You’ll walk alongside clients through all phases of recovery, connecting them to vital resources and helping them build the skills needed for lasting wellbeing. We’re seeking someone who is empathetic, organized, and passionate about behavioral health. If you’re looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day, we invite you to apply. This position offers… · Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost · Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel · Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition · Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce · Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study: Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of study OR...
An individual with a 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...
An Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support will also fulfill educational requirements OR...
An individual with four years of qualifying experience
Qualifying experience must include delivery of services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders or developmental disabilities.
Experience must include some combination of the following:
Providing one-on-one or group services with a recovery/resiliency focus
Teaching and modeling for individuals how to cope and manage psychiatric and/or substance use disorder issues while encouraging the use of natural resources
Assisting individuals to achieve the goals and objectives in their individual treatment plan
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle
Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van
Must have reliable means of transportation in order to transport clients in personal vehicle
Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
Obtain trainings to assist in professional development meeting DMH Standards
Extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the employee is assigned
Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check

Responsibilities

Provide individualized case management and community support to adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders
Collaborate with clients, families, and community partners to implement effective treatment plans
Empower clients by teaching coping strategies, skill-building, and fostering resilience through evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, and Trauma-Informed Care
Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, including primary care, psychiatry, and social services
Maintain accurate documentation of services, client progress, and treatment outcomes
Engage in ongoing training and development related to behavioral health and recovery
Partner with therapists and support staff to ensure consistent, high-quality care

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
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

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