Behavioral Health & Primary Care Navigator

Compass Health, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Assistant to join our Primary Care Health Home program. Full-time, benefit eligible.

The role supports whole-person health, coordinating care between behavioral health and medical teams, and connects individuals with services. You will conduct screenings, provide health education, and help navigate referrals, while maintaining compassionate, trauma-informed, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a human service field required.
• Must meet CSS qualification options for the role.
• Must obtain CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• Must obtain CPI/MANDT/CALM crisis intervention certification within 60 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license with agency-required automobile insurance.
• Demonstrated ability to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds in a respectful, person-centered manner.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health, substance use, health risk, and social needs screenings using established tools and protocols.
• Coordinate communication between behavioral health, medical providers, and community resources.
• Provide health education, wellness coaching, and reinforcement of healthy coping and self-management strategies.
• Assist individuals with navigating referrals, accessing services, and overcoming barriers to care.
• Conduct follow-up outreach to encourage engagement, reinforce care plan goals, and support continuity of care.
• Monitor and support individuals with ongoing behavioral health needs under the supervision of licensed behavioral health professionals.
• Promote a safe environment by responding appropriately to medical or behavioral emergencies in accordance with organizational training and protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reliable attendance, and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Empathy

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's/Human services degree

Associate's/Human services degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Compass Health, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Assistant to join our Primary Care Health Home program. Full-time, benefit eligible.

The role supports whole-person health, coordinating care between behavioral health and medical teams, and connects individuals with services. You will conduct screenings, provide health education, and help navigate referrals, while maintaining compassionate, trauma-informed, person-centered care.