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Community Support Specialist

St Louis - Soulard Campus, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Jun 2025

About the role

Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support SpecialistLocation: St. Louis, MODepartment: Adult HousingEmployment 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. The Community Support Specialist position offers…

All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package

Telemedicine

Employee Assistance Program

Career Advancement & Wage Growth

Comprehensive Training

Workplace Culture

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

Additional Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years old to operate a company-owned vehicle

Must be at least 21 years old to operate a company-owned vehicle

Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance

Ability to problem-solve and communicate effectively

Strong organizational and time management skills

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally

Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and writing

Sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing

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.

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