Community Health Worker - Behavioral Health
Compass Health Network · Columbia, United States
FULL TIME
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
High School/GED required
Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the options listed:
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
High School/GED required
- Associate's*/Bachelor's/Master's degree in a human service-related field preferred
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:
- 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
- A valid driver's license and agency-established minimum automobile coverage required
- 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
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Details
| Company | Compass Health Network |
| Location | Columbia, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |