Compass Health Network
Community Behavioral Health Liaison
205 E Dakota St, Butler, MO 64730
Hybrid · Full-time · $27.31–$28.58/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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Full-time, benefit eligible position. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. This is a community-based position that covers the following counties; Henry, Benton, Cedar, Bates, and Vernon, travel is required. Experience with criminal justice background, preferred.
Are you passionate about supporting individuals in behavioral health crises and helping them access the right care? As a Community Behavioral Health Liaison, you’ll play a vital role in connecting law enforcement, courts, and local behavioral health systems—ensuring individuals in crisis receive coordinated, person-centered support. This impactful role helps strengthen community care systems while advocating for those with complex behavioral health needs.
This is a great opportunity for someone who:
- Thrives in collaborative environments
- Is a mental health advocate
- Wants to make a direct impact in improving outcomes for individuals involved in the justice system due to behavioral health challenges
Key Responsibilities
- Build and coordinate local systems of care that connect individuals with behavioral health needs to appropriate services in collaboration with law enforcement, courts, jails, and crisis teams.
- Partner with community stakeholders, including Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) and specialty or diversion courts, to support safe, timely, and recovery-oriented responses.
- Provide consultation, training, and coordination to justice and public safety partners to improve behavioral health awareness and response.
- Support crisis assessment, resource linkage, and diversion efforts—prioritizing access to treatment whenever possible.
- Maintain an active, community-based presence across assigned regions to ensure responsiveness, relationship-building, and effective collaboration.
- Serve as an essential part of a multidisciplinary, person-centered care team
Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- High School/GED required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred
Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the options listed:
- Qualified addiction professional;
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from a college or university included in the U.S. Department of Education’s database of accredited schools at http:/ope.ed.gov/accreditation ;
- Any four-year degree or combination of higher education and qualifying experience; or
- Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree as designated by the Department of Mental Health.
A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required. Driving is an essential function of this community-based position.
You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:
- Are motivated by meaningful, community-impactful work
- Have experience navigating mental health or substance use care systems
- Communicate effectively and build trust across diverse professional networks
- Stay calm and grounded when working with individuals in crisis