Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist :: Church Hill, TN
Company: STI
Location: Church Hill
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Location:247 Silver Lake Road Church Hill, Tennessee 37642
Description: THIS POSITION WILL SERVE IN 2 NORTHEAST COUNTIES:
HANCOCK AND HAWKINS. RISE (Recovery, Information, Support, and
Engagement) Navigator Term: Contract position: up to 2 years
Anticipated Start Date: June 2, 2025 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Facilitate Screening and Assessments: 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. Education and Outreach: Deliver
education aimed at preventing drug overdose deaths and the spread
of communicable diseases, such as Hepatitis C and HIV. Engage in
outreach at non-traditional organizations to identify clients in
need of services. Distribute naloxone to clients. Community
Partnerships: 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. Client Linking and Support: 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. Documentation and
Record-Keeping: Complete detailed progress notes, track referrals,
and enter information accurately into record systems. Maintain
records to comply with contract, state, grant, and agency
requirements. Team Participation: Attend team meetings, case
conferences, and relevant training sessions to support continuous
improvement initiatives and enhance service delivery. Additional
Duties: Perform other related tasks as required to meet the needs
of the community and uphold agency standards. Travel: 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: Begin
the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification process
(preference to candidates who have already obtained the Peer
Recovery Specialist certification). https://cprs.tn.gov/home 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. Cultural competency and experience
with diverse populations. Strong customer service ethic. Proficient
in Microsoft Office Suite. Bilingual is preferred (Spanish and
English). NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 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: This position requires
occasional moderate physical effort or periods of frequent light
physical activity. Regular use of body members to work is
expected.
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