Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist- Intake SpecialistLocation: Saint Louis, MODepartment: Connection ServicesEmployment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:Join our compassionate, collaborative team making a difference in the lives of individuals adapting to living in their communities! Here are 5 reasons you should apply for this position:You'll create personalized plans addressing specific client needs using evidence-based techniques.You'll collaborate with professionals to provide comprehensive mental health services.You'll empower clients and their families to build strong foundations for long-term wellbeing and independence.You'll connect clients with local resources fostering growth, stability, and resilience.We're looking for candidates with skills in collaboration, empathy, and evidence-based practices

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:Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing client-specific needs and goals.Collaborate with clients, families, and stakeholders to provide comprehensive mental health services.Utilize strengths-based approaches incorporating evidence-based practices like Motivational Interviewing and CBT/DBT techniques.Coordinate care with service providers including primary care physicians and community organizations.Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions and progress.Participate in staff development and quality improvement initiatives.

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 CounselingOR...· Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree from an approved institutionOR....· 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: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.Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance required.Must have reliable means of transportation to transport clients in personal vehicle.

Physical Requirements:ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing/writing.Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time with brief walking/standing periods.



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.

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