Hiring: Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist :: Memphis, TN Company: STI Location: Memphis, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 12:18:44 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •Be at least age eighteen (18) or older •One year of professional experience is required, but additional qualifying graduate coursework may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis, up to one year. •Applicants with lived experience must have demonstrated self-directed recovery for a minimum of 24 consecutive months. •Collaborative team player with experience in peer services and leadership. Required Skills: •Conduct SUD screenings using validated tools, receive referrals, and perform evidence-based mental health and substance use disorder assessments. Provide crisis intervention and solution-focused counseling both in and out of health department settings. •Deliver education aimed at preventing drug overdose deaths and the spread of communicable diseases, such as Hepatitis C and HIV. Engage in outreach at non-traditional organizations to identify clients in need of services. •Build and maintain partnerships with community resources, including Syringe Service Providers (SSPs), Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPS), mental health agencies, and treatment providers. Foster linkages with other agencies in the assigned county/counties. •Connect clients to a range of services including community mental health, substance use treatment, harm reduction, primary health services, and recovery support services. Disperse overdose education materials to clients and the public. •Complete detailed progress notes, track referrals, and enter information accurately into record systems. Maintain records to comply with contract, state, grant, and agency requirements. •Attend team meetings, case conferences, and relevant training sessions to support continuous improvement initiatives and enhance service delivery. •Perform other related tasks as required to meet the needs of the community and uphold agency standards. •Travel is required (with mileage reimbursement). Qualifications: •Bilingual is preferred (Spanish and English). •Applicants For This Call May Be Required To Possess a valid driver’s license, vehicle, and proof of insurance. •This position requires occasional moderate physical effort or periods of frequent light physical activity. Regular use of body members to work is expected. •At minimum, hold a high school diploma, General Equivalency Degree (GED) or equivalent. •Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred; or equivalent extensive experience related to substance use, at-risk populations, social work, or psychological counseling (including mental health, correctional, or harm reduction). •Begin the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification process (preference to candidates who have already obtained the Peer Recovery Specialist certification). Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!