Brightli·Kirksville, Missouri
The Prevention Specialist provides technical assistance and resources to community-based coalitions to prevent substance use. They are responsible for developing strategic work plans, conducting community needs assessments, and submitting progress reports.
Elevate your career by joining our dynamic Recovery Services team as a Prevention Specialist. In this vital role, you'll serve as the primary source for technical assistance related to substance use prevention for community coalitions, facilitating the development of coalitions capable of making impactful changes in substance use patterns within their communities.
As a Prevention Specialist, you'll act as the point of contact for community-based coalitions, offering technical assistance and resources that enhance their capacity to prevent substance use. Your collaboration and effective communication will ensure that requests for prevention services are met, contributing to the overall wellbeing and resilience of our communities.
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
a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
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.
Requires a Bachelor's degree with one year of social service experience or an Associate's degree with two years of experience. Certain staff must obtain the MSAPA credential and attend SAPST training within specific timeframes after hire.
Market context
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.
