Community Behavioral Health Liaison

Job Description:

Job Title: Community Behavioral Health Liaison

Location: Kansas City, Missouri area

Department: School Based Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday-Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm CST)

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Burrell Behavioral Health as a Community Behavioral Health Liaison in the Kansas City, Missouri area!

As a Community Behavioral Health Liaison, your primary responsibility is to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders in order to increase awareness and understanding of behavioral health issues in the community. You will conduct outreach and engagement activities to connect individuals to needed services, provide education and training to professionals and community members, and advocate for policies and practices that support improved access to high-quality behavioral health care. Additionally, you will assist clients with case management, coordinate program development efforts, collect and analyze data on program outcomes, respond to crises, and ensure cultural competence in all interactions and programming. Ultimately, your role is to act as an advocate, educator, connector, and problem solver to improve overall behavioral health outcomes in the community.

Kansas City offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools, and endless opportunities for entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
• Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
• NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance
• Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Building Relationships: Developing and maintaining positive relationships with various stakeholders, including healthcare providers, social service agencies, schools, law enforcement, and other community organizations to promote behavioral health awareness and education.
• Outreach and Engagement: Conducting outreach activities in the community to identify individuals who need services and engaging them in appropriate care. This can include providing information about available resources and making referrals to local providers.
• Education and Training: Providing training and educational opportunities for professionals, community members, and other stakeholders on topics related to behavioral health, such as mental illnesses, addiction, trauma-informed care, and recovery supports.
• Advocacy: Advocating for policies and practices that support improved access to quality behavioral health services and reduce stigma around mental illness and addiction.
• Case Management: Assisting clients in navigating complex systems of care by coordinating services across multiple providers and ensuring continuity of care.
• Program Development: Collaborating with partners to develop new programs and initiatives that address specific needs within the community.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collecting data on program outcomes and using it to evaluate effectiveness and make improvements.
• Crisis Response: Responding to crises in the community related to mental health or addiction, including suicide prevention efforts, overdose response, and crisis intervention.
• Cultural Competency: Ensuring all interactions and programming are culturally competent and inclusive, taking into account the unique experiences and perspectives of diverse populations.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Requires a master’s degree or higher in psychology, social work, counseling or related behavioral health field and be an experienced, qualified mental health professional
• Prefer LMSW, LCSW, PLPC, LPC Work independently, able to follow direction, and accept supervision
• Establish effective relationships via telephone and personal, face-to-face contacts
• Adaptability (ability to perform effectively in the face of changing job demands Initiative (taking necessary and appropriate action on one’s own)

Additional Qualifications:

• A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

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.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, 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.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

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 user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.