Community Support Specialist II (Substance Use) - BJC Independence Center

$36,650 - $60,861/Yr

BJC HealthCare - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Louis, MO

1,001-5,000 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Community Support Specialist II at BJC Independence Center is responsible for providing community support services to individuals living with serious mental illness. This role focuses on maximizing opportunities for recovery and independence through tailored support and interventions. The position involves working closely with clients to develop care plans, document services, and engage individuals in crisis situations, all while promoting recovery and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Provides community support services to complex clients, including those on care plans, using treatment plan interventions that result in positive outcomes.
• Completes timely documentation of services that clearly describe the need for the service, the intervention provided, and the individual's response to the service.
• Contacts individuals and/or referral sources following missed appointments to re-engage and promote recovery efforts.
• Supports individuals in crisis situations.
• Provides mentorship and job shadowing to community support colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or a related field.
• Valid Class D (IL) or Class E (MO) license.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• Adoption assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off that combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.