Behavioral Health Navigator / Peer Specialist

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is seeking a Behavioral Health Navigator and Peer Specialist to work with our patients. CMH is made up of 34 primary and specialty clinics, 6 Long-Term Care facilities and 1 residential care facility. Offering acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, pharmacies, walk-in clinics, surgeries, addiction recovery, therapies and more, CMH has its community covered!

About the area: Located in the heart of the Ozarks, our main campus in Bolivar has a hometown feel and affordable housing options of rentals or apartments. Enjoy a movie, a round of golf or a college game with family or friends and grab a coffee or meal from an array of shops and restaurants! Springfield is only 40 minutes away with Battlefield Mall, Big Shots golf, Wonders of Wildlife, Urban Air and many other family attractions and restaurants to visit. Only an hour away is Branson that includes many shows to see, Silver Dollar City and shopping!

About the department: The Care Transitions Department coordinates specialized healthcare navigation and peer support. By bridging the gap during care handoffs, the department ensures patients safely move from inpatient or crisis environments back to community-based and outpatient mental health care.

A typical day includes: This grant-funded position facilitates patient scheduling, coordinates care, refers patients to appropriate behavioral health settings, and conducts timely follow-up with patients.

Receives and processes internal/external provider and patient referrals for behavioral health services.
Acts as the bridge between clients, specialized behavioral health providers, and outside community support services.
Models resiliency, provides positive reinforcement, and helps patients identify and overcome recovery barriers.
Collaborates directly with the Mobile Integrative Health Department's Maternity Care Team 4 times a month to deliver in-home peer support services.
Ensures accurate, compliant data entry and case tracking for internal and external program reviews.

Job Requirements:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Certified Peer Specialist training completion within 6 months of hire
Experience: At least 1 year of prior experience working in a behavioral health or clinical setting required
Skills: Communication, ability to maintain confidentiality, and basic knowledge of community-based resources
Licensure/Certification: Certified Peer Specialist through Missouri Department of Mental Health within 6 months of hire
Physical: Ability to sit for extended periods of time while performing computer tasks; ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. 

This position is: Full-time, days

Benefits Include:

Competitive Wages
Annual merit increases
No cost health insurance option for employee
Full suite of insurance benefits available for employee and family
Early access to pay with on-demand PayActiv Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off
Increased Company Matched Retirement Plan
Company paid long term disability plan

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For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kelly Fender at 417-328-6251, or by email at kelly.fender@citizensmemorial.com.