Community Support Specialist (ACT)
On-siteSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Provide community-based rehabilitation, recovery, and support services to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use disorders using person-centered, strengths-based, and harm-reduction approaches. Assist clients in developing life skills, accessing resources, and achieving treatment goals while collaborating with families, treatment teams, and community partners to develop individualized care plans. Deliver substance use counseling, coordinate care with healthcare providers and referral sources, and facilitate discharge planning and transition services. Maintain accurate, regulatory-compliant documentation and participate in daily ACT team meetings and multidisciplinary reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study: Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Counseling, Recreational Therapy, Human Services, Human Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Behavioral Science, Rehabilitation Counseling OR Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree from an approved institution
- Four years of qualifying experience minimum or a combination of education and experience equaling four years required
- Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP) - CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, RADC-P, RADC, CCDP, CCDP-D
- Mental Health Professional as defined by Missouri 9 CSR 10-7.140 (2)(QQ)
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle
- Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van
- Valid driver's license in state of residence with an acceptable driving record
- Current automobile insurance required
- Must have reliable means of transportation in order to transport clients in a personal vehicle
- Successful completion of background screenings, including criminal, driving, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks
- Must attain DMH Community Support 101 Training within thirty (30) days of hire
- Must attain First Aid certification within three (3) months of employment and maintain certification upon renewal
- Must attain CPR certification within three (3) months of employment and maintain certification upon renewal
- Must attain Behavioral Management training within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class after hire
- Must attain required ongoing training hours in accordance with state regulations and agency requirements
- Must attain Medication Training upon hire and annually thereafter
- Must be willing to become licensed in additional states other than the state currently licensed in
- Must be willing and comfortable providing telehealth services
- Knowledge of program policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing while maintaining professional documentation
- Ability to evaluate services and provide meaningful input regarding client care and program effectiveness
- Physical ability to support community-based service delivery activities as needed for the position
Desired Qualifications
- One year of training or supervised experience in substance use treatment preferred
- If less than one year of co-occurring disorder treatment experience, must actively acquire 24 hours of co-occurring training content and receive approved supervision
- Experience providing services to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities
- Knowledge of rehabilitation methods, recovery principles, community resources, behavioral health services, and case management practices
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