Job Description:

Job Title: Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist

Location: Columbia, MO

Department: ACT-TAY (Assertive Community Treatment: 16-25 year olds)

Employment Type: Full-time, day shift

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients facing challenges with substance abuse and mental health. In this role, you will provide essential therapy services, engage in crisis intervention, and contribute to a supportive environment for both clients and team members. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, empathetic, and skilled in therapeutic practices. Your expertise will help us fulfill our mission of helping others achieve recovery and wellness within our ACT-TAY (Assertive Community Treatment -Transitional Age Youth) program.

As a Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist, you will provide therapy to clients in both individual and group settings, ensuring they receive the support they need in a community or home environment. You will also play a vital role in training team members and assisting with medication distribution as necessary.

The Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist position offers…
· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
· Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
· Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

Provide co-occurring disorder therapy, both individual and group, to clients in a community/home settingConduct chemical health assessments with clients to inform treatment plansPerform crisis intervention as needed to support clients in distressAttend daily staff meetings to collaborate with team members on client careProvide cross-training and education to other team members as neededParticipate in on-call/weekend shifts as requiredAssist with distributing medications after receiving L1MA trainingComplete other special functions as deemed necessary by the team leader for client care

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, human services field or equivalent experience OR 4 years of qualifying experience in mental health/substance use services delivery, or a combined 4 years of each.Background check, training, valid driver's license, reliable transportation requiredSpecific skills/knowledge in case management, mental health, substance use, documentation, etc.

Additional Qualifications:

Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checkCurrent driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insuranceCompletion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employmentAll training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter

Brightli is on a Mission:
We are dedicated to changing and saving lives through compassionate care and support. If you are ready to make a difference and join a team that values your contributions, we encourage you to apply today!

Keywords: Co-Occurring Disorder, Therapy, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Community Support, QMHP, Assertive Community Treatment, Client Care, Behavioral Health





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

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.