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COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Kansas City / Independence

Job Overview:

The Community Behavioral Health Specialist provides case management services to assigned caseload. Services are provided to maximize an individuals immediate and continued community functioning while achieving and sustaining recovery/resiliency from mental illness and/or substance us disorders. The Community Behavioral Health Specialist completes initial and annual assessments and develops wellness plans in accordance with clients individual treatment goals. This position conducts education groups as assigned and is part of a multidisciplinary team.

What you'll get to do:

• Provide a community-based case management services that is individualized and delivered in a strengths-based, and person-centered focus, to the assigned case load of clients.

• Complete initial and annual assessments and other required documentation per departmental guidelines, within the electronic medical record (EMR) for each individual on the assigned caseload. Complete any additional assessments that are assigned by the team leader or clinical supervisor

• Develop person-centered and strengths-based wellness plans in coordination with the completed assessments.

• Conduct risk assessments as part of the assessment bundle and develops supportive care plans as a preventative risk measure.

• Provide educational information and skill building in identified areas of concern to assigned client/family on topics such as daily living skills, education, symptom management, communication/relationships with a focus on improving functioning and quality of life.

• Act as liaison to community and service organizations/programs including but not limited to Public Administrator/guardians, employment or educational entities, social service providers, legal/financial agencies as well as access to necessary wellness and rehabilitative services.

• Assist assigned clients in gaining access to resources, both internal and external which support recovery goals.

• Serve on departmental, program, or agency committee(s) or task team(s) as assigned.

  Qualifications:

• Master’s in Counseling, Social Work required

• Minimum two years working with adult SPMI or children with SED preferred.

Embrace Our Supportive Culture:

At Burrell Behavioral Health, we foster a culture where our associates are treasured as our greatest asset. We recognize that their fulfillment directly influences the exceptional services we provide. As a valued member of our team, you will be embraced by a supportive environment that encourages your growth and empowers you to harness your strengths through continuous training and professional development opportunities.

As a Burrell Behavioral Health employee, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

QMHP

Master's Level

assessment

evaluation

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

About Brightli

Brightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.

Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.

Brightli Snapshot

• 200 locations

• 4 states

• 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates

• 5k+ employees