Community Support Specialist (Substance Use Disorder Recovery)

Job Title: Community Support Specialist (SUD) Location: St. Louis, Missouri | Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Community Support Specialist, where you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals in your community who are working to overcome substance use disorders and achieve long‑term recovery. In this role, you’ll empower clients to build strong foundations for wellness and independence, utilizing evidence‑based techniques to create personalized plans that address their specific needs related to addiction and mental health. You’ll connect clients with local resources to foster growth, stability, and resilience, helping them navigate the recovery process. Key Responsibilities Provide community‑based services to support clients in their recovery from substance use disorders, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation. Collaborate with clients, families, and stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address addiction and co‑occurring mental health needs. Utilize a strengths‑based approach that emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and harm reduction, incorporating evidence‑based practices such as motivational interviewing and cognitive‑behavioral therapy. Coordinate care with other service providers, including primary care physicians, community organizations, and peer support groups. Participate in staff development activities to enhance knowledge and skills related to substance use disorder treatment and adult mental health services. Work collaboratively with team members to ensure effective coordination of care and support for clients. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders involved in the client’s care, including family members, healthcare providers, and community organizations. Prepare for and facilitate group sessions focused on recovery skills, relapse prevention, and wellness as pertinent to client treatment plan goals. Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions and progress. Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications 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 from an approved academic institution; OR Four years of related qualifying experience in delivering services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities. Additional Qualifications A heart for helping make people’s lives better. Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance. Reliable means of transportation to transport clients in a personal vehicle. If operating a company‑owned vehicle, must be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age. If operating a company‑owned 15‑person passenger van, must be at least twenty‑three (23) years of age. Benefits All‑inclusive employee benefits package: health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more. Paid Time Off: 29 days per year including vacation and holiday pay. Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, and dermatology visits. Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, and financial consultation. Workplace culture: environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual’s humanity. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr BBH Burrell Behavioral Health