Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist - Adult Outpatient Substance Use Program

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join our mission-driven team and make a lasting impact in the lives of others. As a Community Support Specialist in our Adult Outpatient Substance Use Program, you’ll be part of a compassionate and collaborative group of professionals committed to promoting recovery and resilience. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to empower individuals, support families, and uplift our community.

In this role, you’ll provide critical care coordination and case management for adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. You’ll walk alongside clients through all phases of recovery, connecting them to vital resources and helping them build the skills needed for lasting wellbeing.

We’re seeking someone who is empathetic, organized, and passionate about behavioral health. If you’re looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day, we invite you to apply.

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 individualized case management and community support to adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders
· Collaborate with clients, families, and community partners to implement effective treatment plans
· Empower clients by teaching coping strategies, skill-building, and fostering resilience through evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, and Trauma-Informed Care
· Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, including primary care, psychiatry, and social services
· Maintain accurate documentation of services, client progress, and treatment outcomes
· Engage in ongoing training and development related to behavioral health and recovery
· Partner with therapists and support staff to ensure consistent, high-quality care

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, or other human services specialized field of study
OR...
· An individual with a Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and two years of related work experience
OR...
· Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience
OR...
· An Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support will also fulfill educational requirements
OR...
· An individual with four years of qualifying experience*

*Qualifying experience must include delivery of services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders or developmental disabilities. Experience must include some combination of the following:
· Providing one-on-one or group services with a recovery/resiliency focus
· Teaching and modeling for individuals how to cope and manage psychiatric and/or substance use disorder issues while encouraging the use of natural resources
· Assisting individuals to achieve the goals and objectives in their individual treatment plan

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
· Must have reliable means of transportation in order to transport clients in personal vehicle
· Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
· Obtain trainings to assist in professional development meeting DMH Standards
· Extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the employee is assigned
· Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check

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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