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Community Support Specialist (Sedalia)

Brightli·Sedalia, Missouri

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 11 days ago
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About the role

Provide community-based mental health services including assessment, diagnosis, and the implementation of individualized treatment plans for children and adults. Coordinate care with families, physicians, and community organizations while maintaining accurate client records.

Job Description

Job Title: Community Support Specialist

Location: Sedalia, Missouri

Department: Adult Community Services

Time Type: Mon-Fri, Day Shift

Job Summary

As a Community Support Specialist, you'll 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, including clients' homes, clinics, and other places around the community as part of your regular assigned caseload. Our ideal candidate is passionate about promoting recovery and increased resiliency, has experience with evidence-based interventions, and strong communication and collaboration skills.

Location

Sedalia is a vibrant community located in west-central Missouri, offering a high quality of life with affordable living, excellent schools, parks and recreational opportunities. It's conveniently situated with access to larger metro areas.

Position Perks and Benefits

  • Sign-On Bonus - $1,000
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Friendly and supportive work environment
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Recognition and reward programs
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and/or adults including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation.
  • Collaborate with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address the client's specific needs and goals.
  • Utilize evidence-based practices like Motivational Interviewing, Positive Reinforcement, Trauma-Informed Strategies, CBT and DBT approaches.
  • Provide behavioral interventions and evidence-based treatments.
  • Coordinate care with other providers like physicians, schools, and community organizations.
  • Maintain accurate client records per policies and procedures.
  • Participate in staff training and development activities.
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives through data collection and reporting.
  • Work collaboratively with the team to coordinate client care and support.
  • Develop relationships with stakeholders involved in the client's care.
  • Facilitate group sessions as needed for treatment goals.
  • For
  • ACT/ACT
  • TAY/IMPART roles: Knowledge of ACT model, processes and services.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, human services field or related field
  • OR Bachelor's in unrelated field with 2 years related experience
  • OR 4-year combination of education and 2 years related experience
  • OR Associate's in Behavioral Health Support
  • OR 4 years qualifying experience (see details below)
  • *Qualifying experience must include:
  • Delivering services to those with mental health, substance use or developmental disorders
  • Providing individual or group rehabilitation/habilitation services
  • Teaching coping skills and encouraging use of resources
  • Supporting employment, family, school and community functioning
  • Assisting in achieving individual treatment plan goals

Employment Requirements

Successful background check Complete new hire orientation within 30 days Complete all trainings per requirements Extensive knowledge of program policies and procedures Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record Age 21+ to operate company vehicle, 23+ for 15-passenger van Reliable transportation to transport clients, valid auto insurance

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work - exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, negligible force frequently Primarily sitting, with some walking/standing briefly Meets ADA criteria for sedentary work

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.

Position Perks & Benefits

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 human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

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.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Sedalia, Missouri
Posted
Jul 17, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Brightli

Brightli is the one of the largest behavioral health and addiction treatment providers in the U.S. We operate as the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, Brightli Foundation, Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services, Southeast Missouri...

Salary listed on 8 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Missouri behavioral health roles stay competitive

Behavioral health roles in Missouri often draw steady demand, especially for licensed counselors who can support adults, children, and adolescents across varied care settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically want fully licensed LPCs with broad population experience, and benefits such as health, dental, vision, parental leave, and flexible schedules can influence candidate interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Missouri LPC status and highlight direct experience with all three age groups in your application.

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