ACT-TAY Community Support Specialist

Job Description:

Job Summary

Are you a passionate and dedicated individual ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of community members facing mental health and substance use challenges?

As a Community Support Specialist, you’ll deliver personalized, evidence-based mental health services, connect individuals with vital community resources, and foster a support network that promotes growth, stability, and resilience.

Join our team and help clients and their families build strong foundations for long-term wellbeing and independence!

Position Perks & Benefits

• 29 days of PTO

• HRSA Loan Repayment Eligibility

• Comprehensive Benefits Package – health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance & more

• 401(k) Match – up to 5% for both part-time and full-time employees

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• Emergency Medical Leave Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent care

• Health & Wellness Programs

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

• Mileage Reimbursement (if applicable)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and/or adults

• Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and implement evidence-based interventions

• Collaborate with clients, families, and stakeholders to support individualized care

• Apply strengths-based approaches and practices such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, and Trauma-Informed Care

• Facilitate behavioral interventions and group sessions aligned with treatment goals

• Coordinate care with schools, service providers, and community organizations

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

• Participate in ongoing training and quality improvement initiatives

• Build relationships with key stakeholders including parents, teachers, and counselors

• [ACT/ACT TAY/IMPART Only] Demonstrate knowledge of the ACT model and services

• Bachelor’s in Psychology, Social Work, or related human services field

• Bachelor’s in unrelated field + 2 years of related experience

• Four-year combination of higher education + 2 years of related experience

• Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support

• Four years of qualifying experience*

• Qualifying experience includes direct service delivery to individuals with mental health, substance use, or developmental disabilities, including rehabilitation, coping skills training, employment support, and community integration.

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods

• Familiarity with community resources and legal procedures

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to multitask and coordinate services effectively

• Self-motivated and responsive to supervision

• Skilled in building relationships with youth and families

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 user 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 prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

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 user 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 prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.