Community Support Specialist

Job Description

• Community Support Specialist Location: Trenton, MO Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM Make a Meaningful Impact in Your Community Are you a compassionate mental health professional driven to empower others? Join Centerstone as a Community Support Specialist and help individuals build healthier, more independent lives through personalized care and community-based support. In this role, you’ll collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based mental health services tailored to each individual’s goals. You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization that values growth, innovation, and community connection. Position Perks & Benefits: 29 Days of PTO Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more*
• Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees Company-paid basic life insurance Emergency Medical Leave Program Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care Health & Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discount Program Key Responsibilities: Provide community-based mental health services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation Collaborate with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans Utilize a strengths-based approach that incorporates evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Positive Reinforcement Techniques, Trauma-Informed Strategies, CBT, and DBT Provide behavioral interventions using methods including cognitive processing, operant conditioning, and group dynamics Coordinate care with external providers including physicians, psychiatrists, schools, and community organizations Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and client progress Facilitate PSR (Psychosocial Rehabilitation) group sessions as aligned with treatment plan goals Participate in ongoing staff development and training opportunities Contribute to quality improvement initiatives through data collection and reporting Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, schools, and community supports Education and/or Experience Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or a related human service field; OR... A high school diploma / GED and 5 years supervised clinical experience in mental health or human services. Additional Qualifications: Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to problem-solve and think critically Self-motivated and organized Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Ability to navigate and coordinate community-based resources Proficiency in written communication, with the ability to complete documentation accurately and within prescribed timeframes 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. About Brightli 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 use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care. Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come. Brightli Snapshot 200 locations 4 states 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates 5k+ employees