Community Support Specialist - Youth; Marshall

Community Support Specialist - Youth (Marshall) - $22/hour

Full-time Monday‑Friday. $22/hour + Burrell Benefits & Culture.

• Provide support and activities to clients through an organized treatment plan designed to ease an individual’s immediate and continued adjustment to community living. You’ll be working in the community which will include clients’ homes, clinics, and other places around the community as part of your regular assigned case load.
• Utilize a supportive, educational approach to promote improved functioning to meet the needs of the client, the goals of treatment while encouraging recovery and increased resiliency.
• Provide and/or coordinate a comprehensive follow‑up to all clients for whom you have been responsible, including follow‑up for missed appointments, and conducting outreach and engagement as needed.
• Use advanced knowledge of psychological concepts, evidence‑based interventions and coordinate delivery of mental health services with other services provided by practitioners and community partners.
• Apply specialized knowledge of behavioral science principles such as Motivational interviewing, Reinforcement, Operant conditioning, Social norming, Attitude change, Persuasion, Hierarchy of needs, Interpersonal and group dynamics, Cognitive processing, Attentional processes, Personality and empirically supported behavioral intervention strategies.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• A reliable vehicle & acceptable recent driving record.

• 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 & Family Studies
  • Child Development
  • Gerontology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Rehabilitation Counseling
• Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree from an approved institution.
• Work experience in a related human services field 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.
• Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP), CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, RADC-P, RADC, CCDP, CCDP‑D.

• 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 a human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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.