Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist

COPE Community Services; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 56,482,000 - 62,268,000; Full time

Job summary

COPE Community Services, Northwest Clinic in Tucson, AZ, seeks an Outreach Worker II (BHT) to join our team as a full-time professional. You will work within the CCBHC and patient treatment teams to promote behavioral and physical health improvements, coordinating services and engaging patients in care.

The role involves outreach, crisis intervention, counseling, and ensuring continuity of care for patients across services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree; no experience required.
• Bachelor’s in a non-behavioral health field plus 1 year behavioral health experience.
• Associate degree plus 2 years behavioral health work experience.
• High School Diploma or GED plus 4 years behavioral health work experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive behavioral and physical change for patients as part of the CCBHC team.
• Provide coordination of services including case management, outreach, crisis intervention, and counseling.
• Identify, locate, and engage people in treatment and integrated health services.
• Follow up with patients who disengage or miss intake.

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree

Bachelor’s degree in non-behavioral health field + 1 year behavioral health experience

Associate degree + 2 years behavioral health work experience

High School Diploma or GED + 4 years of behavioral health work experience

Tools

Valid AZ driver’s license

Job description

COPE Community Services, Northwest Clinic in Tucson, AZ, seeks an Outreach Worker II (BHT) to join our team as a full-time professional. You will work within the CCBHC and patient treatment teams to promote behavioral and physical health improvements, coordinating services and engaging patients in care.

The role involves outreach, crisis intervention, counseling, and ensuring continuity of care for patients across services.