Veterans Outreach & Care Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Referral Program

Much More!

Job summary

Community Counseling Center Inc in Cape Girardeau, MO seeks a Veterans Liaison to connect Veterans, Service Members, and families with suicide prevention, behavioral health, and supportive services. You will lead outreach, screen for risk, perform intake assessments, and coordinate care using trauma-informed, person-centered approaches.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a social service field and at least one year in behavioral health or related settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Counseling, or related field.
• Minimum of one year experience in behavioral health or related field.
• Knowledge of community resources and behavioral health systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills; maintains confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach and build referral relationships with VA facilities and local organizations.
• Screen participants for eligibility and suicide risk using approved tools and agency protocols; complete intake assessments.
• Develop service plans, provide case management, and monitor participant progress.
• Coordinate referrals and warm hand-offs for behavioral health care, housing, benefits, transportation, employment, and other needs.
• Respond to crises according to agency procedures and coordinate emergency referrals when needed.
• Maintain timely documentation, participate in required reporting and training, and protect participant confidentiality.
• Provide ongoing case management services, including monitoring participant progress and coordinating referrals.
• Support outreach events and comply with agency policies, grant requirements, and applicable regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Community Counseling Center Inc in Cape Girardeau, MO seeks a Veterans Liaison to connect Veterans, Service Members, and families with suicide prevention, behavioral health, and supportive services. You will lead outreach, screen for risk, perform intake assessments, and coordinate care using trauma-informed, person-centered approaches.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a social service field and at least one year in behavioral health or related settings.