Job Description:

PREVENTION SPECIALIST

Youth Community Services

Springfield / Greene County, Missouri

Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 10am-7pm

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you have a background in psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, or a related human services field? Are you eager to help combat substance abuse and promote mental health literacy? Look no further! We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Prevention Specialist to join our team.

As a Prevention Specialist, you will play a vital role in developing and implementing prevention services for the Burrell Youth Community Services team and other private and public entities. Your primary responsibility will be to educate adolescents and adults on substance abuse and mental health through training sessions and group psychoeducation. You will also assist community groups in identifying and addressing issues related to substance abuse and mental health, and develop appropriate prevention education and activities to promote healthy behaviors.

***Key Responsibilities***

Prepare and conduct engaging training sessions and group psychoeducation for children, adolescents, and adults on topics such as drug and alcohol abuse, interpersonal skills, and mental health literacy.Collaborate with community groups to identify and address substance abuse and mental health issues, and develop effective prevention strategies.Research, compile, and edit innovative lesson plans, course outlines, and training materials to enhance substance abuse and mental health education.Maintain an extensive library of references, audio-visual aids, and educational resources to support drug, alcohol, and mental health programs.Recommend improvements to existing curricula and develop new training packages to stay current with emerging trends.Assist community groups in creating age-appropriate prevention activities and special projects to promote education, prevention, and awareness.Accurately document all program activities according to agency quality standards.

We're looking for someone with:

A Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, or a closely related human services field. (If your degree is in a different field, we require four years of relevant experience in mental health/substance abuse.)OR a High School diploma, GED, and four years of related experience working with individuals struggling with substance abuse.Substance use certification is preferred.

Don't miss this opportunity to make a real difference in your community! Join us as a Prevention Specialist and help create a brighter future for all. Apply today!





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.