Livebrightli
Community Support Specialist (Disease Management)
Livebrightli, Kirksville, Missouri, United States, 63501
**Job Title:** Community Support Specialist (Disease Management)
**Location:** Kirksville, MO
**Department:** Adult Community Services
**Employment Type:** Full-timeWe're seeking a compassionate and driven Community Support Specialist to join our team, with a focus on supporting adults in various capacities while also assisting individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD) through our Disease Management program. This role combines the responsibilities of providing mentorship, guidance, and support to adults in the community with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with complex health needs.**Position Perks & Benefits*** 29 Days of PTO* Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (*subject to requirements*)* Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance & more* Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match* Company-paid basic life insurance* Emergency Medical Leave Program* Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent care* Health & Wellness Program* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Employee Discount Program* Mileage Reimbursement (*when* *applicable*)**Disease Management Responsibilities:*** Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health and/or substance use disorders.* Knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental health and/or substance use disorders and how to access the various community resources available.* Knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental health and substance use disorders.* Ability to problem solve and communicate ideas clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing to produce clear and concise reports.* Ability to be self-motivated to provide high-level performance while meeting the complex needs of the clients and their families.* Ability to multi-task and coordinate services from a variety of community resources, while maintaining proper communications with all staff (e.g. admissions, process, and discharge plans).* Ability to establish effective relationships with youth and their families via telephone and personal contacts.* Ability to follow direction and accept supervision.* An individual with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of study; or* An individual with a Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and two years of related work experience; or* Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP) - CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, RADC-P, RADC, CCDP, CCDP-D* Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience, or* An Associates of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support will also fulfill educational requirements; or* An individual with four years of qualifying experience\*.**Employee benefits package:** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more #J-18808-Ljbffr
**Location:** Kirksville, MO
**Department:** Adult Community Services
**Employment Type:** Full-timeWe're seeking a compassionate and driven Community Support Specialist to join our team, with a focus on supporting adults in various capacities while also assisting individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD) through our Disease Management program. This role combines the responsibilities of providing mentorship, guidance, and support to adults in the community with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with complex health needs.**Position Perks & Benefits*** 29 Days of PTO* Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (*subject to requirements*)* Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance & more* Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match* Company-paid basic life insurance* Emergency Medical Leave Program* Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent care* Health & Wellness Program* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Employee Discount Program* Mileage Reimbursement (*when* *applicable*)**Disease Management Responsibilities:*** Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health and/or substance use disorders.* Knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental health and/or substance use disorders and how to access the various community resources available.* Knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental health and substance use disorders.* Ability to problem solve and communicate ideas clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing to produce clear and concise reports.* Ability to be self-motivated to provide high-level performance while meeting the complex needs of the clients and their families.* Ability to multi-task and coordinate services from a variety of community resources, while maintaining proper communications with all staff (e.g. admissions, process, and discharge plans).* Ability to establish effective relationships with youth and their families via telephone and personal contacts.* Ability to follow direction and accept supervision.* An individual with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of study; or* An individual with a Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and two years of related work experience; or* Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP) - CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, RADC-P, RADC, CCDP, CCDP-D* Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience, or* An Associates of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support will also fulfill educational requirements; or* An individual with four years of qualifying experience\*.**Employee benefits package:** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more #J-18808-Ljbffr