Community Health Worker Behavioral Health
Columbia, SC - USA
Job Summary
Schedule: 8 am - 5 pm
As a Community Health Worker in our Behavioral Health service line youll 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 youll bridge the gap between behavioral health services social supports and the communityhelping clients build confidence navigate complex systems and work toward long-term wellness.
- 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
- Associates*/Bachelors/Masters 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
- Bachelors degree in a human services field from a college or university included in the U.S. Department of Educations database of accredited schools: 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 drivers 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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About Company
Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT: 844-853-8937 (TOLL FREE) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS CENTERS: 833-356-2427 (TOLL FREE) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE: 988 Through compassionate, high-quality care, we guide individuals on their journey toward improved physical and ... View more