Community Support Specialist – Adult

Burrell Behavioral Health

. Provide community-based mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeIndependence • Missouri • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing community-based mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Skilled in collaboration with clients and stakeholders to implement individualized treatment plans and behavioral interventions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In PsychologyCase ManagementCommunity Support InterventionsMotivational InterviewingCognitive Processing

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Hard Skills

AssessmentDiagnosisTreatment PlanningBehavioral InterventionsDocumentation SkillsIndividualized Treatment PlansStrengths-Based TechniquesQuality Improvement InitiativesPSR Group FacilitationClient Interaction Records

Soft Skills

CollaborationEmpowermentSkill-BuildingResilienceCommunication

Industry Keywords

Mental Health ServicesSubstance Use DisordersDevelopmental DisabilitiesCommunity OrganizationsStakeholder Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide community-based mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation
Collaborate with clients, families, and stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Use strengths-based techniques emphasizing empowerment, skill-building, and resilience
Provide behavioral interventions, including motivational interviewing and cognitive processing
Coordinate care with primary care physicians, community organizations, and other service providers
Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions and progress
Participate in staff development activities
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders involved in client care
Prepare for and facilitate PSR group sessions relevant to treatment plan goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or another specialized human services field; or
Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with two years of related work experience; or
Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience; or
Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support; or
Four years of qualifying experience delivering services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities
High school diploma with at least one year of experience in social services is required
Adequate written skills to accurately complete required documentation within prescribed time frames
Skilled in case management and community support interventions
Ability to perform sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount frequently
Repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for typing and/or writing during the work shift

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, and financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Mileage reimbursement for work functions requiring travel
Employee discounts on hotels, theme parks, attractions, and college tuition
Workplace culture promoting employee wellbeing, humanity, health, and happiness
Paid time off package for full-time employees
Health, dental, vision, retirement, and life benefits
Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training
Career mobility and advancement opportunities
Supportive and welcoming work culture