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 staff share a commitment to inclusivity and allyship, with an emphasis on creating a welcoming environment for all orientations and faith traditions.

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.

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

Reports to: Director of East Tennessee Programs

Equity and Allyship:

ABHS is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring and service provision, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression. We expect all candidates to fully affirm the LGBTQ+ community and be dedicated to racial healing.

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