Job Description:

Job Title: Associate Counselor/Youth Community Support Specialist
Location: Unionville, MO
Department: Behavioral Health Services
Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Hybrid Role with some travel involved in the Kirksville/Macon/Moberly area

Job Summary:
Are you passionate about helping individuals on their journey to recovery and resilience? Do you want to work closely within your local community, supporting youth, parents, and schools? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as an Associate Counselor/Youth Community Support Specialist!

As an Associate Counselor/Youth Community Support Specialist, you'll provide person-centered care, emphasizing personal strengths, skill development, and harm reduction. Your work will involve supporting individuals in their recovery efforts, collaborating with treatment teams, and offering a range of community resources.

This role is essential in helping individuals overcome mental health and substance use challenges in a supportive environment. You'll be part of a close-knit community, serving the unique needs of our small town, and have the opportunity to offer essential guidance and support to youth.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plan options

• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

• Company-paid basic life insurance

• 29 Days of PTO for Full-Time employees

• Emergency Medical Leave Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts - healthcare and dependent child-care

• Health & Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

• Mileage Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities:

• Person-Centered Care: Provide person-centered care to individuals, emphasizing their strengths and fostering skill development to support their journey towards recovery and wellness.

• Treatment Team Collaboration: Collaborate with treatment teams to support individuals in their recovery efforts, ensuring a holistic and coordinated approach to care.

• Case Management and Rehabilitation: Utilize case management and rehabilitation methods tailored to address mental health and substance use disorders, empowering individuals to achieve their recovery goals.

• Community Resource Connection: Identify and connect individuals with local community resources, facilitating access to essential support services and enhancing their overall well-being.

• Effective Communication: Maintain excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively support clients, ensuring clear and compassionate communication throughout the recovery process.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field (preferred)

• Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods related to mental health and substance use disorders

• Familiarity with local community resources and their availability

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Passion for helping individuals on their journey to recovery

Required License/Certification:

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or equivalent certification preferred

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and access to reliable transportation

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse populations

• Experience working with youth and families preferred

Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.