Community Health Worker - Behavioral Health

Compass Health, Inc.; Independence (KS); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower Recovery and Wellness seeks a Community Health Worker (Behavioral Health Focus) to connect individuals with mental health and substance use resources. You will do outreach, advocacy, and education to bridge behavioral health services with social supports, helping clients navigate systems and pursue long-term wellness.

Schedule: 8 am - 5 pm; Full Time in rural Missouri. Must have a high school diploma or GED with preferred human services degree and CSS-qualified experience.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's degree in a human service-related field preferred.
• Qualified experience as defined by CSS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in accessing mental health and substance use treatment services.
• Provide outreach through home visits, phone calls, or community meetings.
• Educate individuals and families on wellness, recovery, and behavioral health risk reduction.
• Coordinate transportation and manage appointments and follow-up care.
• Assist with medication adherence and self-management as directed by clinical staff.
• Navigate 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.
• Participate in team meetings and follow care coordination guidelines.

Education

High School/GED

Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's in human services

Job description

Community Health Worker - Behavioral Health

Department: FQHC Reimbursed Therapy

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia - Berrywood Drive

Compensation: $25.54 / hour

Description

Empower Recovery and Wellness – Join Us as a Community Health Worker (Behavioral Health Focus)

Schedule: 8 am - 5 pm

As a Community Health Worker in our Behavioral Health service line, you’ll play a crucial role in connecting individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges to the support they need to thrive. Through outreach, advocacy, and education, you’ll bridge the gap between behavioral health services, social supports, and the community—helping clients build confidence, navigate complex systems, and work toward long-term wellness.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about behavioral health, relationship-building, and creating change at the community level. If you're motivated by making a difference and want to be part of a mission-driven team in rural Missouri, this position is for you.

Key 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
• Conduct PRAPARE assessments and document patient interactions in the electronic health record
• Participate in team meetings and follow care coordination guidelines as outlined by MO HealthNet

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

High School/GED required

• Associate's*/Bachelor's/Master's degree in a human service-related field preferred

**WORK EXPERIENCE**

Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the options listed:

• Qualified addiction professional
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field from a college or university included in the U.S. Department of Education's database of accredited schools: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation
• Any four-year degree or combination of higher education and at least one year of qualifying experience
• Four years of qualifying experience
• *Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree as designated by the Department of Mental Health

Qualifying experience must include delivery of service to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.

• A valid driver's license and agency-established minimum automobile coverage required

You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:

• Are passionate about improving behavioral health outcomes in underserved communities
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with people from all walks of life
• Are comfortable working in both clinical and community-based settings
• Communicate with empathy and advocate for client needs and goals
• Thrive in a role that combines outreach, education, coordination, and impact-driven work IND2