Community Health Worker

Allied Behavioral Health Solutions is a locally owned organization dedicated to improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities by increasing access to high-quality behavioral health services. We employ a team of specialized therapists who collaborate to provide personalized care to each client, regardless of their background or location. Our team members offer a broad background of experience and education dedicated to providing care for individuals from all walks of life. 

At ABHS, we offer:

• Paid clinical supervision for pre-licensure clinicians

• Yearly continuing education/materials stipend

• Paid training in evidence-based practices

• Paid orientation to the position

• Flexible scheduling with telehealth and work-from-home options

• Comprehensive administrative support for insurance credentialing, client management, scheduling, and billing

• PTO and benefits available for full-time staff

Position Overview:

The primary responsibility of the Community Health Worker is to serve as an on-site HealthySteps specialist, providing care coordination and connecting families to critical resources.

Reports to: Director of East Tennessee Programs

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete training for HealthySteps implementation and maintain fidelity to the program

• Provide universal screening using tools like PSC-17, SWYC, and ASQ-SEs

• Stratify children and families to appropriate tiered interventions based on screening results

• Connect families to Social Determinants of Health resources and tele-behavioral health services as needed

• Collaborate with Identified Practices and integrate services into well-child and office visits

• Support the implementation of Help Me Grow as a backbone contact

Non-Discrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil rights law, regulations and policies, Allied Behavioral Health Solutions, LLC does not discriminate in the hiring of or provision of services to persons based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, income status, political beliefs, or any other similar characteristics of individuals.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma required (Bachelor’s degree preferred)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Google Drive

• Experience in a medical and/or clinical setting preferred

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrating professionalism in all forms of communication

• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation

• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team

• Capacity to collect, analyze, and report data, and engage in feedback loops

Location: Newport, TN

Compensation: $35,000 - $40,000 per year