Behavioral Health Outreach & Wellness Navigator

Compass Health, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower Recovery and Wellness is seeking a Community Health Worker focused on Behavioral Health to connect individuals with mental health and substance use support. You will engage through outreach, education, and advocacy to help clients access services and navigate complex systems.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, empathy, and collaboration with clinical staff to promote long-term wellness in rural Missouri communities.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's degree in a human service-related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license and agency-established minimum automobile coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in accessing mental health and substance use treatment services.
• Provide outreach through home visits, phone calls, or community-based meetings.
• Educate individuals and families on wellness, recovery, and behavioral health risk reduction.
• Coordinate transportation and help manage appointments and follow-up care.
• Assist with medication adherence and self-management strategies as directed by clinical staff.
• Navigate social service systems, including MO HealthNet, DSS, and local community resources.
• Build relationships with care teams and community partners to reduce health disparities.
• Document patient interactions in the electronic health record.

Skills

Outreach

Advocacy

Education

Relationship-building

Coordination

Empathy

Education

High School/GED

Human services degree (assoc/bach/master)

Job description

Empower Recovery and Wellness is seeking a Community Health Worker focused on Behavioral Health to connect individuals with mental health and substance use support. You will engage through outreach, education, and advocacy to help clients access services and navigate complex systems.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, empathy, and collaboration with clinical staff to promote long-term wellness in rural Missouri communities.