Behavioral Health Outreach Navigator

Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 Paid days off first year + Birthday

7 Paid Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company - Paid Life & LTD Insurance

Retirement Plan with auto-enrollment

And More

Job summary

Community Counseling Center in Missouri seeks an Early Diversion Outreach Specialist to perform outreach, engagement, and care coordination for adults living with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders who may face criminal justice involvement.

The role involves building rapport in the community, coordinating with law enforcement, healthcare providers, and emergency responders; offering education and screenings; and linking individuals to timely behavioral health resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Four-year combination of higher education and qualifying experience accepted.
• Four years of qualifying experience acceptable.
• Must hold or obtain MO Class E Driver's License (Class D for IL Residents) and proof of continuous auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach and engagement to identify adults with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders who are at risk of criminal justice involvement.
• Build collaborative relationships with law enforcement, EMS, fire departments, hospitals, behavioral health providers, courts, and other partners to promote early diversion and improve referrals.
• Screen individuals for behavioral health needs and assist with early identification of mental health and substance use concerns.
• Provide brief engagement, motivational support, and crisis stabilization services to encourage participation in treatment and recovery.
• Coordinate care by connecting individuals with appropriate behavioral health, substance use treatment, healthcare, housing, employment, and other community supports.
• Maintain follow-up and navigation services until linked to long-term treatment, generally up to three months.
• Educate individuals, families, and partners about available services, treatment options, and recovery resources.
• Assist in developing and delivering community education and training on behavioral health and related topics.
• Participate in system mapping, coalition meetings, and planning to strengthen early diversion initiatives.
• Respond with law enforcement/EMS during behavioral health-related calls when appropriate.
• Maintain confidential documentation per policies and grant requirements.
• Document in electronic health records and other systems as required.
• Collect and report program data to support grant compliance and evaluation.
• Participate in supervision, meetings, and ongoing training.
• Perform other duties to support CCC's Early Diversion Program.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Any four-year combination of higher education and qualifying experience

Four years of qualifying experience

Job description

Community Counseling Center in Missouri seeks an Early Diversion Outreach Specialist to perform outreach, engagement, and care coordination for adults living with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders who may face criminal justice involvement.

The role involves building rapport in the community, coordinating with law enforcement, healthcare providers, and emergency responders; offering education and screenings; and linking individuals to timely behavioral health resources.