Early Diversion Outreach Pro: Community Impact

Community Counseling Center Inc; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 Paid days off your first year + 生日休

7 Paid Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company - Paid Life & LTD Insurance

Retirement Plan with auto-enrollment

Job summary

Community Counseling Center in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking an Early Diversion Outreach Specialist to conduct community outreach and coordinate with law enforcement, EMS, hospitals, and behavioral health providers. The role focuses on engaging adults with mental illness and co-occurring disorders to prevent criminal justice involvement.

Responsibilities include screening for behavioral health needs, providing motivational support, and linking individuals to appropriate services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or a four-year combination of higher education and qualifying experience.
• Four years of qualifying experience.
• Must hold or obtain by start date 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 disorders at risk of criminal justice involvement.
• Build collaborative relationships with law enforcement, EMS, hospitals, behavioral health providers, courts, and community partners to promote early diversion and improve referral pathways.
• Screen individuals for behavioral health needs and assist with early identification.
• Provide brief engagement, motivational support, and crisis stabilization services.
• Coordinate care by connecting individuals with appropriate behavioral health, substance use treatment, healthcare, housing, employment, and other community support services.
• Maintain follow-up and navigation services until individuals are linked to long-term treatment and recovery supports (typically <= 3 months).
• Educate individuals, families, and community partners regarding available behavioral health services and recovery resources.
• Assist with development and delivery of community education and training on behavioral health, substance use disorders, suicide prevention, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and early diversion practices.
• Participate in system mapping and coalition meetings to strengthen local early diversion initiatives.
• Respond with law enforcement and EMS during behavioral health calls when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation of outreach and referrals in line with grant requirements.
• Document in EHR and other required systems.
• Collect and report program data to support grant compliance and evaluation.
• Participate in supervision, meetings, and ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties to support the Early Diversion Program.

Skills

MO Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree

Four-year combination of education/experience

Four years of qualifying experience

Tools

Auto insurance

Job description

Community Counseling Center in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking an Early Diversion Outreach Specialist to conduct community outreach and coordinate with law enforcement, EMS, hospitals, and behavioral health providers. The role focuses on engaging adults with mental illness and co-occurring disorders to prevent criminal justice involvement.

Responsibilities include screening for behavioral health needs, providing motivational support, and linking individuals to appropriate services.