Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist :: Memphis, TN

Essential Functions Conduct SUD screenings using validated tools, receive referrals, and perform evidence-based mental health and substance use disorder assessments. Provide crisis intervention and solution-focused counseling both in and out of health department settings. Distribute naloxone to clients. Build and maintain partnerships with community resources, including Syringe Service Providers (SSPs), Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPS), mental health agencies, and treatment providers. Foster linkages with other agencies in the assigned county/counties. Connect clients to a range of services including community mental health, substance use treatment, harm reduction, primary health services, and recovery support services. Disperse overdose education materials to clients and the public. Complete detailed progress notes, track referrals, and enter information accurately into record systems. Maintain records to comply with contract, state, grant, and agency requirements. Attend team meetings, case conferences, and relevant training sessions to support continuous improvement initiatives and enhance service delivery. Perform other related tasks as required to meet the needs of the community and uphold agency standards. Travel is required (with mileage reimbursement). Education And Experience Be at least age eighteen (18) or older At minimum, hold a high school diploma, General Equivalency Degree (GED) or equivalent. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred; or equivalent extensive experience related to substance use, at-risk populations, social work, or psychological counseling (including mental health, correctional, or harm reduction). One year of professional experience is required, but additional qualifying graduate coursework may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis, up to one year. Applicants with lived experience must have demonstrated self-directed recovery for a minimum of 24 consecutive months. Preferred Certifications Skills And Competencies Collaborative team player with experience in peer services and leadership. Knowledge of addiction recovery processes and recovery-oriented care principles. Understanding and support for medication-assisted recovery practices. Ability to develop and sustain relationships with individuals and organizations in the community. Familiarity with community-based recovery support services in the service area. Experience Providing Peer Support And Building Effective Relationships. Strong commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect. Proficient in active listening and asking supportive open-ended questions. Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries. Strong customer service ethic. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Necessary Special Qualifications Bilingual is preferred (Spanish and English). Applicants For This Call May Be Required To Possess a valid driver’s license, vehicle, and proof of insurance. Applicants agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority. All contract employees will undergo a background check prior to their start date. A felony conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant but will necessitate further investigation and review. If any records are identified, the applicant must provide written explanation and/or documentation within seven days. Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health’s vulnerable persons registry and any abuse registry for any state in which the person has lived in the previous seven (7) years, the TDH Abuse Registry, the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry, and the National Sex Offender Registry. Applicants listed on of these registries will be disqualified. Physical Requirements #J-18808-Ljbffr STI