Youth Emergency Room Enhancement (ERE) Liaison at Compass Health Network in Wentzville, Missouri

Job Description:

Compensation: $24.54- $25.81 hourly

Responsible for engaging youth and their families into services, assisting them in accessing needed services and resources to achieve and maintain health and recovery.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position working Monday-Friday, day shift.

Responsibilities Include:

* Provide individual assistance to consumers in accessing needed mental health and medical services
* Provide individuals assistance to consumers in accessing a variety of public services including financial and housing, including assistance on an emergency basis and directly helping to meet needs for food, shelter and clothing
* Assist consumers to access and utilize a variety of community agencies to acquire ongoing social, educational, vocational and health and housing resources
* Follow up with consumers regarding appointments, completion of forms, returning forms or receipts and other similar activities
* Assist client with transportation as clinically indicated; Driving is an essential function of this position
* Act as a member of the Youth Emergency Room Enhancement (YERE) team
* Collaborate with YERE team members, Adult ERE team members and community partners to facilitate treatment
* Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK

Operating vehicles or machinery

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation/vocational/pastoral counseling, family therapy or
  closely-related field required


• • If a bachelor's degree is not obtained, at least four (4) years of relevant work experience is required


• Master's degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation/vocational/pastoral counseling, family therapy or
  closely-related field preferred (*required if position is in the BHN network)

* The completion of a practicum or at least one (1) year of experience under the supervision of a QMHP preferred
* All experience must include working with individuals with psychiatric, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities
* A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) preferred or PLPC, LPC, LMSW or LCSW preferred

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is "Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness."

Why join us?

We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.

At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:

• Competitive benefits


• Advancement opportunities


• Professional development


• Licensure supervision


• Mentor opportunities


• Tuition reimbursement


• Scholarship program


• Employee Assistance Program


• Headspace Access


• Paid time off & Paid Holidays


• NHSC Loan Repayment Participant

We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!

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