Job Description

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Job Title:

Community Support Specialist

Location:

Saint Louis, Missouri

Department: Adult

Support Services

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Summary:

Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Community Support Specialist, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. This role is perfect for someone who is mission-driven, dedicated to supporting others, eager to grow professionally, and passionate about empowering individuals toward greater independence. You'll thrive here if you're motivated, relationship-centered, and committed to helping clients build strong foundations for resilience and long-term wellbeing.


In this role, you'll provide community-based mental health support by developing personalized plans, delivering evidence-based interventions, and connecting clients with essential resources. You will work closely with families, schools, community partners, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, holistic care.


Living and working in Saint Louis offers a vibrant blend of cultural attractions, welcoming neighborhoods, and diverse communities, making it an ideal place to build a fulfilling career while making a true impact in the lives of others.

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 that empower clients and support their growth, wellbeing, and independence. Collaborate with clients, families, and stakeholders to create individualized treatment plans rooted in strengths-based approaches. Deliver evidence-based interventions, including motivational interviewing, CBT- and DBT-informed strategies, trauma-informed practices, and positive behavioral techniques. Coordinate care with physicians, psychiatrists, schools, and community organizations to ensure seamless, comprehensive support. Maintain accurate and timely documentation aligned with organizational policies and professional standards. Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance knowledge of mental health services and therapeutic approaches. Support organizational quality improvement through data collection, analysis, and participation in improvement initiatives. Work collaboratively with case managers, therapists, and support staff to ensure integrated care for clients. Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, teachers, counselors, and other professionals involved in client care. Facilitate PSR group sessions as aligned with treatment plan goals. For ACT/ACT TAY/IMPART programs: Apply knowledge of ACT principles, team processes, and service delivery methods.

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:

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-passenger van. Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance. Must have reliable transportation to transport clients in a personal vehicle. Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect check, and fingerprinting. Must attain required trainings to support professional development and DMH standards. Adequate written skills and ability to communicate effectively. Ability to follow direction, accept supervision, and maintain effective communication with staff and community resources. Ability to establish effective relationships with youth and families. Knowledge of case management principles, mental health and substance use disorders, and community resources.

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, pull, or move objects. Requires repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for typing or writing. Sedentary work involves mostly sitting, with occasional walking or standing for brief 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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