Job Description: Job Title: Community Support Specialist Location: Marshfield, Missouri Department: Adult Community Services Employment Type: Full-time . Job Summary: Help adults build greater stability, resilience, and independence in their communities. As a Community Support Specialist, you will provide personalized, community-based mental health services, connect clients with valuable resources, and collaborate with families and care teams to support meaningful progress toward treatment goals. Join a compassionate, collaborative team where your strengths-based approach can make a lasting difference. . 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 . Key Responsibilities: Provide community-based mental health services to adults, including assessment, treatment planning, intervention, rehabilitation, and recovery-focused support. Partner with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop individualized treatment plans that reflect each client’s needs, strengths, and goals. Empower clients through skill-building, positive reinforcement, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed strategies, and techniques informed by CBT and DBT approaches. Deliver evidence-based behavioral interventions involving cognitive processing, interpersonal and group dynamics, operant conditioning, and other appropriate methods. Connect clients with community resources and help them strengthen the natural support networks needed to succeed at home, at work, and in the community. Coordinate care with physicians, psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, community organizations, and other professionals. Prepare for and facilitate psychosocial rehabilitation group sessions aligned with client treatment plan goals. Maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation of client interactions, services, interventions, and progress. Collaborate with team members to support effective service delivery, care transitions, and discharge planning. Contribute to quality improvement efforts and participate in ongoing training and professional development. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or department. . Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications: There are several ways in which you may qualify for this position, including: Education, certification, or experience. Please scroll down carefully for more information: Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study: Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Counseling, Recreational Therapy, Human Services, Human Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Behavioral Science, Rehabilitation Counseling OR... Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree from an approved institution OR.... Work experience in a related human services field may substitute for educational requirements. *Related fields may include direct support such as case management, residential support, developmentally disabled support, vocational rehabilitation, and more. Four years of qualifying experience, minimum or a combination of education and experience equaling four years required. OR.... Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP) - CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, RADC-P, RADC, CCDP, CCDP-D] . Additional Qualifications: Demonstrate knowledge of mental health case management, rehabilitation, recovery practices, and community resources. Communicate clearly, manage multiple priorities, solve problems independently, and collaborate effectively with clients, families, and care teams. Maintain a current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation to transport clients. Successfully complete required criminal record, driving record, abuse and neglect, and fingerprint background checks. Be at least 21 years old to operate a company-owned vehicle and at least 23 years old to operate a company-owned 15-passenger van. . Physical Requirements ADA Consideration – Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, up to one-third of the time, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently, from one-third to two-thirds of the time, to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The role requires repetitive movement of the hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during the work shift. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may include walking or standing for brief periods. Positions are considered sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Position Perks & 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. 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 user 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 prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Burrell Behavioral Health 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), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. 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

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