Job Description:

Job Title:Community Support Specialist
Location:Springfield, Missouri
Department:RecoverED Eating Disorder Services
Employment Type:Full-time
Shift:M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Summary:

Like working with others and eager to make a real difference in people's lives? Want to develop valuable skills and boost your career in a fun, dynamic place? Then check out this awesome job opening as a Community Support Specialist at Burrell Behavioral Health!

As a Community Support Specialist, you'll be guiding folks dealing with eating disorders toward happier, healthier lives. This involves crafting custom plans just for them, leading helpful group sessions, and keeping close tabs on everyone's progress. To succeed here, you should really love connecting with people, constantly learn new things, and enjoy collaborating with others.

So why choose Burrell Behavioral Health? Located in stunning Springfield, MO, our city boasts a great quality of life and loads of cool extracurricular stuff to explore. Plus, joining our crew means becoming part of something truly special-we offer first-rate support, chances to sharpen your abilities, and a friendly, uplifting vibe. It's the perfect spot for ambitious, caring souls ready to soar higher than ever before!

Position Perks & Benefits:
* Annual bonuses - up to $12,000 in annual bonuses
* Paid time off - 29 days per year
* 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
* Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

Key Responsibilities:
* Create individualized recovery plans based on clients' needs and preferences
* Provide guidance on managing daily activities, social situations, and relationships
* Connect clients with local resources, including medical providers, support groups, and educational institutions
* Facilitate group sessions focused on developing practical skills related to intuitive eating, cooking, meal planning, body image, self-esteem, stress management, and relapse prevention
* Actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to discussions regarding assessment, intervention strategies, progress monitoring, discharge planning, and aftercare recommendations
* Foster open communication channels between clients, family members, referral sources, and service providers
* Document case notes, assessments, progress reports, and discharge summaries according to agency policies and procedures
* Attend regular trainings and workshops relevant to the field of eating disorders
* Participate in clinical consultation, peer review, and performance improvement initiatives

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:

• 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 servicesfield 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:
* Knowledge of various therapeutic approaches used in treating eating disorders, particularly CBT, DBT, FBT, and ACT
* Demonstrated understanding of the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for feeding and eating disorders

Passion for helping people recover from eating disorders and supporting their overall well-being
* Capacity to handle sensitive issues and challenging conversations with empathy and respect
* Comfortable engaging in honest dialogues around food, weight, exercise, and physical appearance
* Adaptability and willingness to learn alongside seasoned clinicians and specialists
* Cultural humility and awareness when interacting with diverse populations
* Self-motivated, responsible, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously
* Team player able to establish rapport quickly and effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders

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.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.