Job Description:
Job Title: Community Support Specialist
Locations: St. Louis, MO/St. Charles MO
Departments: Adult Housing/Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
We're seeking a compassionate and experienced Community Support Specialist to join our team. As a Community Support Specialist, you'll empower individuals and families to build strong foundations for long-term wellbeing and independence. You'll use evidence-based techniques and collaborate with other professionals to provide comprehensive mental health services. If you're passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide community-based mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation
Collaborate with clients, families, and stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Utilize a strengths-based approach, incorporating evidence-based practices like Motivational Interviewing and CBT
Provide behavioral interventions and coordinate care with other service providers
Maintain accurate records and participate in staff development activities
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 Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
OR an Associate's degree in Behavioral Health Support
OR four years of qualifying experience, including delivery of services to individuals with mental health disorders or substance use disorders



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.
Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.