Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in community health and substance use prevention? Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated Prevention Specialist to join our compassionate, collaborative team and create positive change in local communities. We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to helping others.
In this critical role, you'll serve as a vital resource for community coalitions, providing technical assistance and support to develop effective strategies for addressing substance use patterns. Your work will directly impact the health and well-being of communities across our region, empowering local teams to implement meaningful prevention programs.
The Prevention Specialist position requires someone who thrives on collaboration, demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, and is committed to improving community health outcomes.
This position offers….
Collaborate with community-based coalitions to develop and implement substance use prevention strategies. · Provide technical assistance and training resources to enhance coalition capabilities. · Develop comprehensive community and coalition needs assessments. · Create and update strategic work plans to address local prevention priorities. · Coordinate and participate in prevention-focused training and resource networks. · Prepare and submit detailed monthly progress, billing, and data reports. · Support and participate in community education campaigns and prevention initiatives.
Master's Degree in social work, counseling, public health, education, psychology, community development, public administration, or a closely related field
OR · Bachelor's Degree in the above fields with at least one (1) year professional experience in a social service agency
OR · Associate's Degree with at least two (2) years of professional experience in a social service agency · Must obtain Missouri Substance Abuse Prevention Associate (MSAPA) credential within six (6) months of hire · Must attend Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) within nine (9) months of hire
Additional Qualifications: · Valid driver's license · Acceptable driving record · Current auto insurance · Must pass background check including criminal record, driving record, and fingerprint check
Sedentary work involving occasional lifting up to 10 pounds · Ability to sit for extended periods · Capable of typing and writing during work shift · Occasional walking and standing required
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.
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.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Brightli is the one of the largest behavioral health and addiction treatment providers in the U.S. We operate as the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, Brightli Foundation, Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, Adult & Child Health, Comprehensive Mental Health Serivces, and Places for People (effective 7/1/24). Bringing these organizations together under one parent company is a groundbreaking solution to the healthcare needs of the communities we serve. Working under the parent company model allows us to share resources, increase access to care, and, ultimately, save more lives.
