Community Behavioral Health Specialist

Placesforpeople

Independence, MO, US
Conduct behavioral health assessments
Develop person-centered wellness plans
Provide crisis services and case management
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Community Behavioral Health Specialist, where you will play a vital role in helping individuals achieve and sustain recovery from mental illness and substance use disorders

Job Summary

  • Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Community Behavioral Health Specialist, where you will play a vital role in helping individuals achieve and sustain recovery from mental illness and substance use disorders.
  • The position offers a robust full-time employee benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness programs, and generous paid time off.
  • We prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce and encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences.

Matching Summary

Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Community Behavioral Health Specialist, where you will play a vital role in helping individuals achieve and sustain recovery from mental illness and substance use disorders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Conduct behavioral health assessments
  • Develop person-centered wellness plans
  • Provide crisis services and case management
  • Liaison to community service organizations
  • Use electronic medical records (EMR/EHR)

Nice-to-have

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Passion for helping others
  • Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
  • Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
  • Motivational approach to group facilitation

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work
  • Minimum two years experience with SPMI or SED populations
  • Current driver’s license and acceptable driving record
  • Successful completion of background checks
  • Must maintain required training per agency and DMH regulations

Work Rights

Not specified

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