Certified Comm Health Wkr

MHMR of Tarrant County • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Certified Community Health Workers (CCHWs) are trusted frontline workers who bridge the gap between communities and health and social services. They empower individuals and communities through outreach, education, counseling, and advocacy. CCHWs engage marginalized populations, including people with mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness, using relational theory and stages-of-change concepts. In alignment with MHMR Tarrant’s mission, their work aims to reduce health disparities and improve access to care. Outcomes include increased access to behavioral health services, better health outcomes, improved communication between communities and health providers, and reduced reliance on emergency services, consistent with CARF and CCBHC standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Alternatively, an associate degree in a health and human services field may substitute for prior experience.
• Two years of defined experience, including community-based project work with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, HIV/STI prevention and testing, people experiencing homelessness, HCV prevention and testing, community advocacy, or relevant work/life experience.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Certified Community Health Worker certification within six months of hire.
• Recovery Coach Certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, education, counseling, and advocacy to individuals and communities.
• Engage marginalized populations, including people with mental illness, substance use disorders, or homelessness.
• Help bridge communities with health and social services and improve access to care.
• Support efforts to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with company matching.
• PTO accrual beginning on day one.
• Ten paid holidays plus one floating holiday.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Wellness programs supporting physical, mental, and financial health.
• Eligibility as an employer for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs, subject to program eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED