Behavioral Health Access Navigator

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace Culture

Additional Perks & Benefits

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Saint Louis, Missouri, seeks a Community Behavioral Health Liaison to connect clients with behavioral health and community services, and to advocate for access to care while coordinating between clients, providers, and community resources. This role supports recovery, resiliency, and coordinated care efforts.

You will assess needs, facilitate referrals, and help develop person-centered service plans as part of the VB Adult Community Services team, ensuring culturally

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field preferred.
• Relevant experience in behavioral health, case management, or community services may be considered in lieu of education.
• Knowledge of community resources and behavioral health systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between clients, providers, and community resources to ensure coordinated care
• Engage individuals and assess needs related to behavioral health, social services, and community support
• Facilitate referrals and connect clients to appropriate services including medical, mental health, housing, and social supports
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and support individualized service plans
• Advocate on behalf of clients to reduce barriers to care and improve access to services
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and service providers
• Monitor client progress and follow up to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and program development activities
• Support outreach efforts and community engagement initiatives
• Promote a recovery‑focused, trauma‑informed, and culturally responsive approach to services
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work/psychology/counseling

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in Saint Louis, Missouri, seeks a Community Behavioral Health Liaison to connect clients with behavioral health and community services, and to advocate for access to care while coordinating between clients, providers, and community resources. This role supports recovery, resiliency, and coordinated care efforts.

You will assess needs, facilitate referrals, and help develop person-centered service plans as part of the VB Adult Community Services team, ensuring culturally