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Job description
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (Times may vary; occasional evening or weekend maybe required)
nLocation: Cape Girardeau, MO (Cape County)
nPay Non - Exempt: $20.00 - $22.40 per hour (Depending on experience)
Qualifications:
nnBachelor's degree, or
nAny four-year combination of higher education and qualifying experience, or
nFour years of qualifying experience
nMust hold or obtain by start date, MO Class E Driver's License (Class D for IL Residents), and proof of continuous Auto Insurance.
n Job Summary:
nAs an Early Diversion Outreach Specialist, you'll provide short-term outreach, engagement, and care coordination for adults living with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders who may be at risk of criminal justice involvement. This role exists to help people connect to the right behavioral health supports earlier-before crises escalate.
Key responsibilities include building rapport in the community; coordinating with behavioral health providers, healthcare organizations, emergency responders, law enforcement, and other partners; offering behavioral health education; completing screenings; providing motivational support; and linking individuals to appropriate treatment and community resources. You'll also support community education and training efforts that strengthen awareness and referral pathways.
Job Duties:
n1. Conduct community outreach and engagement activities to identify adults with mental illness and co-occurring
nsubstance use disorders who are at risk of criminal justice involvement.
n2. Build collaborative relationships with law enforcement, EMS, fire departments, hospitals, behavioral health
nproviders, courts, and other community partners to promote early diversion and improve referral pathways.
n3. Screen individuals for behavioral health needs and assist with early identification of mental health and
nsubstance use concerns.
n4. Provide brief engagement, motivational support, and crisis stabilization services to encourage participation in
ntreatment and recovery.
n5. Coordinate care by connecting individuals with appropriate behavioral health, substance use treatment,
nhealthcare, housing, employment, and other community support services based on individual needs.
n6. Maintain ongoing follow-up and navigation services until individuals are successfully linked to long-term
ntreatment and recovery supports, with services generally lasting no more than three months.
n7. Educate individuals, families, and community partners regarding available behavioral health services, evidence-
nbased treatment options, and recovery resources.
n8. Assist with the development, coordination, and delivery of community education and training on behavioral
nhealth, substance use disorders, suicide prevention, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and early
ndiversion practices.
n9. Participate in community system mapping, coalition meetings, and collaborative planning efforts to strengthen
nlocal early diversion initiatives.
n10. When available and appropriate, Early Diversion Outreach Specialists will respond alongside law enforcement
nofficers and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel during behavioral health-related calls for service.
n11. Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation of outreach activities, referrals, service
ncoordination, and client progress in accordance with agency policies and grant requirements.
n12. Document in the electronic health record and other systems as required by programming.
n13. Collect and report required program data and outcome measures to support grant compliance and program
nevaluation.
n14. Participate in required supervision, staff meetings, professional development, and ongoing training.
n15. Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of the Early Diversion Program and Community Counseling Center.
Why You'll Love Working at CCC (Community Counseling Center)
nn24 Paid days off your first year + Birthday Off
n7 Paid Holidays
nHealth, Dental, Vision Insurance
nCompany - Paid Life & LTD Insurance
nRetirement Plan with auto - enrollment
nAnd More
n Community Counseling Center (CCC) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
nCCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc. please contact to speak with us about your needs.
Worksite address
cape girardeau, MO, 63705, US
Who can apply
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