Impactful Early Diversion Outreach Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

24 Paid days off first year + Birthday

7 Paid Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company - Paid Life & LTD Insurance

Retirement Plan with auto-enrollment

Job summary

Community Counseling Center (CCC) is seeking an Early Diversion Outreach Specialist to perform community outreach and care coordination for adults with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. You will work to connect individuals to behavioral health services and community resources, often before crises escalate.

Your role includes collaboration with law enforcement, healthcare providers, and EMS, plus providing motivational support and education about available services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four-year combination of higher education and qualifying experience.
• MO Class E Driver's License (Class D for IL residents) and proof of continuous auto insurance.
• Four years of qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach and engagement to identify adults with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders who are at risk of criminal justice involvement.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, EMS, fire departments, hospitals, behavioral health providers, courts, and other community partners to promote early diversion and improve referral pathways.
• Screen individuals for behavioral health needs and assist with early identification of mental health and substance use concerns.
• Provide brief engagement, motivational support, and crisis stabilization services to encourage participation in treatment and recovery.
• Maintain ongoing follow-up and navigation services until individuals are linked to long-term treatment and recovery supports.

Skills

Outreach

Engagement

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or four-year combination of higher education and qualifying experience

Four years of qualifying experience

Tools

MO Class E Driver's License

Job description

Community Counseling Center (CCC) is seeking an Early Diversion Outreach Specialist to perform community outreach and care coordination for adults with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. You will work to connect individuals to behavioral health services and community resources, often before crises escalate.

Your role includes collaboration with law enforcement, healthcare providers, and EMS, plus providing motivational support and education about available services.