Community Support Specialist

at Burrell Behavioral Health in Quincy, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist Location: Quincy, ILDepartment: Clarity HealthcareEmployment Type: Full TimeShift: Monday – Friday *Flexible Schedule

Job Summary:

Are you looking to make a profoundly positive impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges? Join our team at Clarity Healthcare as a Community Support Specialist!

As a Community Support Specialist, you’ll work with clients in various capacities, providing mentorship, guidance, and hope to help them overcome challenges and achieve their goals. You’ll have the chance to work in different settings, including clients’ homes, clinics, and other community locations, ensuring that each individual receives personalized support tailored to their unique needs. Our ideal candidate is passionate about mental health support, has experience in behavioral interventions, and possesses strong communication and collaboration skills. Quincy, IL offers variety of events and activities to choose from. Whether it’s the outdoors, the arts, recreation or music, Quincy is an entertainment hub with a high quality of life. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our clients and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

+ 29 Days of PTO

+ Competitive Pay

+ Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements

+ Employee benefits package – health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

+ Competitive 401(k) 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

+ Mileage Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities:

+ Deliver Life-Changing Mental Health Services: Provide top-notch care to clients out in the community.

+ Empower Clients through Behavioral Interventions: Utilize effective techniques like motivational interviewing, operant conditioning, and cognitive processing to help clients achieve their treatment goals and improve their overall well-being.

+ Foster Recovery and Resilience: Take a supportive educational approach to promote improved functioning and meet the unique needs of each client. Engage in activities that align with treatment goals and foster long-term success.

+ Manage a Rewarding Caseload: Establish and maintain a manageable caseload, collaborating with supervisory staff to ensure a fulfilling workload that allows you to make a meaningful impact in clients’ lives.

+ Collaborate in Client Care: Participate in staffing sessions to identify client needs, set treatment goals, and develop individualized plans for success. Contribute your expertise to ensure the best possible outcomes.

+ Respond to Emergencies with Confidence: Use sound judgment and discretion to provide timely assistance during mental health crises, offering rapid aid within your scope of training.

+ Ensure Continuity of Care: Provide comprehensive follow-up services to clients, including follow-up for missed appointments, outreach, and engagement as needed. Meticulously document all interactions, including attempted or unsuccessful attempts.

+ Grow and Learn with Preferred: Actively participate in staff development activities, such as meetings, training sessions, and workshops, to enhance your skillset and stay current with industry trends.

Education and/or experience 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.

*High School diploma with at least one year of experience in social services is required (RSA designation according to IL Administrative Code Part 132 Section 132.25

*A mental health professional as defined in the IL Administrative Code Part 132 Section 132.25 is strongly preferred:

+ 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;

+ A bachelor’s degree in any other field with two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting;

+ A practical nurse license under the Illinois Nurse Practice Act [225 ILCS 65];

+ A certificate of psychiatric rehabilitation from a DHS-approved program, plus a high school diploma or GED, plus 2 years of experience in providing mental health services;

+ A recovery support specialist certified by, and in good standing with, the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc.;

+ A family partnership professional certificate from and in good standing with the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc.;

+ An occupational therapy assistant licensed under the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act [225 ILCS 75] with at least one year of experience in a mental health setting;

+ A minimum of a high school diploma or GED and 5 years supervised clinical experience in mental health or human services;

Additional Qualifications:

+ A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team

+ Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

+ Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others

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.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

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