Community Support Specialist, Adult

Burrell Behavioral Health

Community Support Specialist delivering community-based mental health services in Independence and Kansas City. Empowering individuals and families to achieve wellness and independence.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeIndependence • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide community-based mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation.
Collaborate with clients, families, and stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Utilize a strengths-based approach that emphasizes empowerment, skill-building, and resilience.
Provide behavioral interventions, including motivational interviewing and cognitive processing.
Coordinate care with other service providers, including primary care physicians and community organizations.
Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions and progress.
Participate in staff development activities to enhance knowledge and skills.
Contribute to the organization's quality improvement initiatives.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders involved in the client's care.
Prepare for and facilitate PSR group sessions as pertinent to client treatment plan goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field; or Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with two years of related work experience; or Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience; or Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support; or Four years of qualifying experience in delivering services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.
High school diploma with at least one year of experience in social services is required.
Adequate written skills to accurately complete required documentation within prescribed time frames.
Skilled in case management and community support interventions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

assessmentdiagnosistreatment planningintervention implementationmotivational interviewingcognitive processingcase managementcommunity support interventionsdocumentationbehavioral interventions

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationempowermentskill-buildingresiliencerelationship buildingorganizational skillsstaff developmentquality improvementfacilitation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in PsychologyBachelor’s degree in Social WorkAssociate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support