Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist

Location: Sedalia, MO

Department: Adult Community Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday-Friday Day Shift

Job Summary:

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. Utilize evidence-based practices focused on empowerment, skill-building, resilience, and approaches like Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and DBT.

Location:

Sedalia, Missouri, a charming city situated in the heart of the state, offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. Explore the rich history of the Katy Depot, a beautifully restored train station that now serves as a museum and cultural hub. Indulge in the local cuisine at one of the many restaurants lining the bustling downtown area. Spend your weekends enjoying outdoor adventures at the nearby Knob Noster State Park, where you can hike, fish, or simply bask in the natural beauty that surrounds you.

Position Perks and Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

• Friendly and supportive work environment

• Professional development opportunities

• Recognition and reward programs

• Paid time off and holidays

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match

Key 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 evidence-based practices like Motivational Interviewing, Positive Reinforcement, Trauma-Informed Strategies, CBT and DBT approaches.

• Provide behavioral interventions and evidence-based treatments.

• Coordinate care with other providers like physicians, schools, and community organizations.

• Maintain accurate client records per policies and procedures.

• Participate in staff training and development activities.

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives through data collection and reporting.

• Work collaboratively with the team to coordinate client care and support.

• Develop relationships with stakeholders involved in the client's care.

• Facilitate group sessions as needed for treatment goals.

• For ACT/ACT TAY/IMPART roles: Knowledge of ACT model, processes and services.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, human services field or related field

• OR Bachelor's in unrelated field with 2 years related experience

• OR 4-year combination of education and 2 years related experience

• OR Associate's in Behavioral Health Support

• OR 4 years qualifying experience (see details below)

• *Qualifying experience must include:

• Delivering services to those with mental health, substance use or developmental disorders

• Providing individual or group rehabilitation/habilitation services

• Teaching coping skills and encouraging use of resources

• Supporting employment, family, school and community functioning

• Assisting in achieving individual treatment plan goals

Employment Requirements:

Successful background checkComplete new hire orientation within 30 daysComplete all trainings per requirementsExtensive knowledge of program policies and proceduresValid driver's license with acceptable driving recordAge 21+ to operate company vehicle, 23+ for 15-passenger vanReliable transportation to transport clients, valid auto insurance

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work - exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, negligible force frequentlyPrimarily sitting, with some walking/standing brieflyMeets ADA criteria for sedentary work

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.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

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.

Burrell 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.

Brightli Snapshot

• 200 locations

• 4 states

• 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates

• 5k+ employees