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Burrell Behavioral Health Youth Community Support Specialist/Associate Counselor in Kirksville, Missouri
Job Description:
Job Title: Associate Counselor/Youth Community Support SpecialistLocation: Unionville, MODepartment: Behavioral Health ServicesEmployment Type: Full-time
Shift: Hybrid Role with some travel involved in the Kirksville/Macon/Moberly area
Job Summary: Are you passionate about helping individuals on their journey to recovery and resilience? Do you want to work closely within your local community, supporting youth, parents, and schools? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as an Associate Counselor/Youth Community Support Specialist!
As an Associate Counselor/Youth Community Support Specialist, you'll provide person-centered care, emphasizing personal strengths, skill development, and harm reduction. Your work will involve supporting individuals in their recovery efforts, collaborating with treatment teams, and offering a range of community resources.
This role is essential in helping individuals overcome mental health and substance use challenges in a supportive environment. You'll be part of a close-knit community, serving the unique needs of our small town, and have the opportunity to offer essential guidance and support to youth.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plan options
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
Company-paid basic life insurance
29 Days of PTO for Full-Time employees
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:
Person-Centered Care: Provide person-centered care to individuals, emphasizing their strengths and fostering skill development to support their journey towards recovery and wellness.
Treatment Team Collaboration: Collaborate with treatment teams to support individuals in their recovery efforts, ensuring a holistic and coordinated approach to care.
Case Management and Rehabilitation: Utilize case management and rehabilitation methods tailored to address mental health and substance use disorders, empowering individuals to achieve their recovery goals.
Community Resource Connection: Identify and connect individuals with local community resources, facilitating access to essential support services and enhancing their overall well-being.
Effective Communication: Maintain excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively support clients, ensuring clear and compassionate communication throughout the recovery process.
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field (preferred)
Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods related to mental health and substance use disorders
Familiarity with local community resources and their availability
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Passion for helping individuals on their journey to recovery
Required License/Certification:
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or equivalent certification preferred
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and access to reliable transportation
Additional Qualifications:
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse populations
Experience working with youth and families preferred
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.
Preferred Family Healthcare 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), and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO). 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.
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200 locations
4 states
19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates
5k+ employees