Compensation: $25.54/hour

Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $1500 sign-on bonus.; additional $500 for Qualified Mental Health professionals.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen!

The Special Services Coordinator is responsible for a variety of specialty and support services that assist Adapt of Missouri clients. Provides direct and indirect support to outreach programs utilizing assertive outreach and engagement approaches. Manages/assists with special client programming including but not limited to Nursing Home Support Program, Intake and Outreach Programs. Assists teams as needed to provide direct client services. Sees clients in a variety of community settings and neighborhoods.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - JOB SPECIFIC

* Coordinates with Nursing Home Staff
o Maintains communication with DMH staff regarding impending referrals into the program
o Attends meetings as needed with DMH staff
o Meets with and develops rapport with possible referrals prior to their discharge to Adapt
o Assesses client's level of risk, strengths, and weaknesses
o Interviews clients, reviews records and confers with other professionals to evaluate client's preparedness for step down
o Participates in routine care coordination meetings with Adapt staff
o Develops and maintains positive relationships with skilled nursing facilities where clients are or might be housed
o Actively engages clients to develop and provide interactive and engaging interventions
* Collaborates with members of the outreach team to assist with engaging and outreaching identified clients referred to Adapt through ERE, DM3700 or other referrals sources
* Assists with client services as needed including Open Access and Outreach
* Completes documentation for billable and non-billable services provided
* Performs job duties with an efficient use of time based on client's needs as well as meeting efficiency requirements based on budget parameters
* Demonstrates the knowledge of legal issues and civil rights relevant to work setting
* Conducts activities in a culturally competent manner
* Keeps supervisor informed by meeting with supervisor for individual supervision as scheduled
* Updates supervisor on possible issues or other pertinent staff or business issues
* Is open to constructive criticism and makes apparent efforts in areas of self-improvement
* Attends in-service trainings given and participates in meetings held by the company
* Attends outside trainings to as part of own professional growth
* Demonstrates efficiency, flexibility and attention to detail
* Assumes any other responsibilities as directed

• Bachelor’s degree in human services field required
• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related mental health field preferred

QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Four years of experience in mental health field and/or experience working with adults with chronic mental illness if Master’s degree isn’t obtained
• Must have an automobile, a valid Missouri Class E driver’s license and agency established minimum automobile coverage with required coverage limits

QUALIFICATION(S): LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Must obtain and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid and CPI and Medication Level I Aide

Adapt of Missouri (AOM) was founded in 1982 and provides community support, psychosocial rehabilitation & other services for adults living with a mental health disorder in the St.
Louis metropolitan area.
AOM became a partner organization of Compass Health Network in March, 2022.

AOM maintains for-profit status.
More information about AOM and services can be found at

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 AOM/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

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.