Community Support Specialist

Summary Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking a dedicated and energetic Crisis Community Support Specialist to provide intensive case management services to adults with a serious mental illness diagnosis as part of a team in Hattiesburg, MS. Scheduled on-call duties required. The Crisis Community Support Specialist plays a vital role in providing case management services to those with a long-term mental illness, maintaining emotional and mental stability, and developing a more satisfying and productive life. The role involves regular contact with each individual as necessary to maintain stability, help them set goals, and work toward accomplishing specific objectives. County: Forrest City: Hattiesburg FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time Education: Bachelor's Degree About Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our eighteen county service area includes Amite, Franklin, Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Covington, Greene, Jeff Davis, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall, Wayne Counties. We offer a competitive benefits package including employer paid life insurance and LTD, as well as optional Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, and a 403(b) plan. Requirements Bachelor's degree in behavioral healthcare (required) Reliable transportation to provide community services (required) Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record (required) Ability to obtain DMH case management certification within 60 days of hire (required) Auto insurance liability limits of 100,000/300,000/50,000 within 1 month of hire (required) Behavioral healthcare experience (preferred) Excellent communication skills (required) Responsibilities Assist with medication monitoring and system navigation. Assist with outreach of program and case management. Demonstrate knowledge of diagnosis, signs and symptoms of relapse, medication information, and knowledge of community resources to explore all alternatives to hospitalization. Facilitate Person‑Centered Planning meetings. Provide advocacy, consultation, and educational services. Provide outpatient social services linkage, emergency intervention, and crisis intervention services. Provide services to clients through home or community visits. #J-18808-Ljbffr