Veteran Care Navigator | Community & Recovery Advocate

Burrell Behavioral Health; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace Culture

Additional Perks & Benefits

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Veteran Care Navigator in Springfield, MO to provide in-person peer support to veterans, connect them with outpatient and VA resources, and coordinate care across behavioral health settings. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered care and strong collaboration with veteran-serving organizations and community partners.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services field or five years in behavioral health, and a State Certified

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or five years of experience in the behavioral health field.
• State Certified Veteran Support Specialist credential or willingness to obtain certification on hire.
• Demonstrated military cultural competency and knowledge of veteran-serving organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person peer support, recovery education, advocacy, and targeted case management to veterans and service members using trauma-informed, person-centered approaches.
• Connect veterans and families with outpatient counseling, VA health providers, system programs, and community resources to meet individualized needs.
• Build collaborations with veteran-serving organizations, community partners, funders, and internal stakeholders to improve awareness and referrals into care.
• Engage eligible individuals and families in available services while addressing barriers through brief, solution-focused emotional support.
• Coordinate care across intensive and community-based behavioral health settings to support continuity and transitions.

Skills

Military veteran status

Veteran cultural competency

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human services field

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Veteran Care Navigator in Springfield, MO to provide in-person peer support to veterans, connect them with outpatient and VA resources, and coordinate care across behavioral health settings. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered care and strong collaboration with veteran-serving organizations and community partners.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services field or five years in behavioral health, and a State Certified