Community Health Worker

Empower Recovery and Wellness – Join Us as a Community Health Worker (Behavioral Health Focus)

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

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.

• 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

WORK EXPERIENCE

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

Qualifying experience must include delivery of service to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.

• A valid driver's license and agency-established minimum automobile coverage required

You'll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:

• 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 Compass Health Network

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality care throughout Missouri. We provide a comprehensive range of integrated services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, primary care, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Compass Health is uniquely positioned to meet the complex and evolving needs of the communities we serve.

Our network includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri, allowing us to expand our impact and reach across the state. Each part of our organization contributes to our mission: Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.

Adapt of Missouri, a subsidiary of Compass Health Network, has been serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1982. While Adapt operates as a for-profit organization, it shares our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered mental health services. Adapt specializes in community-based support for adults with mental health conditions, focusing on recovery-oriented services such as psychosocial rehabilitation and case management that foster independence and meaningful community engagement.

Royal Oaks Hospital serves all acute behavioral health care inpatient needs for children and adolescents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team continually strives to set the standards in patient safety and are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Royal Oaks Hospital believes in the health and wellbeing of our patients and it shows in the care they receive each and every day.

Why Join Us?

Whether you're joining Compass Health Network or Adapt of Missouri, you'll become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through compassionate, innovative care. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where your work is valued and your professional growth is encouraged.

We offer:

• Competitive Benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Personal and professional development
• Licensure supervision
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program with Xponential access
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• National Health Service Corp loan repayment eligibility*

*Please note: While Compass Health Network is eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, positions with Adapt of Missouri are not eligible due to its for-profit status.

Your Career, Your Impact

Whether you're beginning your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find purpose and opportunity with us. Join a team where your skills and compassion make a meaningful impact—every single day.

Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you

Equal Opportunity Statement

Compass Health Network is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.