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Burrell Behavioral Health Prevention Specialist in Kirksville, Missouri
Job Description:
Job Title: Prevention SpecialistLocation: Kirksville, MODepartment: Preferred Family HealthcareEmployment Type: Full-timeShift: Monday - Friday
Job Summary:Are you a passionate and dedicated professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals struggling with substance use? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as a Prevention Specialist!
As a Substance Use Prevention Specialist, you will serve as the primary source for technical assistance support related to substance use prevention for community coalitions. Your role will be crucial in facilitating the development of community coalitions capable of making changes in substance use patterns within their community.
Kirksville, MO offers a variety of events and activities to choose from. Whether it’s visiting the state park, stopping by the farmers market, being engaged in the college and universities, or enjoying community events and businesses. Kirksville is a community driven hub with a high quality of life. Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with substance use and advancing your career!
Position Perks & Benefits:
Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
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:
Community Engagement: Serve as the point of contact for members of community-based coalitions, teams, and task forces in the assigned geographic area, fostering collaboration and partnership.
Resource Provision: Provide information to coalitions about substance use prevention programs and resources, equipping them with valuable knowledge and tools to address community needs effectively.
Technical Assistance: Offer technical assistance and training resources to enhance the coalitions’ ability to prevent substance use, providing support and guidance in program development and implementation.
Responsive Support: Be responsive to requests for prevention services and information throughout the counties within the geographic area, ensuring prompt and effective assistance to community partners.
Needs Assessment: Assist with the creation of yearly community needs assessments for the contract award area and coalition needs assessments in the designated geographic area, informing strategic planning efforts.
Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development and updating of the draft and final Strategic Work Plan, ensuring alignment with community needs and evidence-based practices.
Plan Implementation: Assist with planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Strategic Work Plan strategies, monitoring progress and outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
Professional Development: Participate in the Statewide Prevention Training and Resource Network, staying informed about best practices and emerging trends in substance use prevention.
Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and submit monthly progress reports, billing percentage reports, Minimum Data Set (MDS), and Mental Health First Aid Updates, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to stakeholders.
Annual Reporting: Assist with the development of a final annual report based on the previous year's Strategic Work Plan, documenting achievements and outcomes for program evaluation and accountability.
Quality Improvement: Participate in the development of Quality Improvement Indicators and quarterly reports, supporting ongoing quality assurance efforts.
Merchant Education Campaign Support: Assist the Prevention Coordinator during the Merchant Education Campaign, contributing to community outreach and education initiatives.
Professional Engagement: Attend and participate in conferences and internal in-services as required by contract and/or Project Coordinator, Program Director, and/or Executive team member, staying connected and engaged with relevant professional networks.
Company Alignment: Demonstrate interest in the long-term and short-term goals and objectives of the company, aligning personal efforts with organizational priorities.
Flexibility and Adaptability: Perform other duties as assigned by Project Coordinator, Program Director, and/or Executive team member, demonstrating flexibility and readiness to support organizational needs.
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, public health, education, psychology, community development, public administration, or a closely related field; OR
Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, public health, education, psychology, community development, public administration, or a closely related field, who has at least one (1) year professional experience in a social service agency; OR
Graduate from an accredited college with an Associate's Degree in education, public health, psychology, community development, public administration, or a closely related field, who has at least two (2) years of professional experience in a social service agency.
For 75% FTE Staff: Obtain, at a minimum, the Missouri Substance Abuse Prevention Associate (MSAPA) credential through the Missouri Substance Abuse Professional Credentialing Board within six (6) months of hire.
For 75% FTE Staff: Attend the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) within nine (9) months of hire.
Additional Qualifications:
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the employee is assigned.
Aptitude to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned program responsibilities.
Capability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively to produce clear and concise reports.
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.
About Brightli
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. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.
Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.
Brightli Snapshot
200 locations
4 states
19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates
5k+ employees