Behavior Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


Kansas City, United States University Health Full time
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Behavior Health Specialist - WEA - Inpatient Behavioral Health - PT - Days

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location
Western Missouri Mental Health

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Behavioral Health IP

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

7:00AM - 7:30PM

Hours Per Week

24

If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital," UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:

UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children's Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we're a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women's services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH's beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women's care clinics.

UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee's Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area's largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City's vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

Job Description

Provides supportive services for inpatient clients who are experiencing problems as a result of mental illness. Works on an interdisciplinary team, and engages in activities related to triage, risk assessments, ongoing assessment of psychosocial needs, discharge planning, information and referral, client and family education, coordination of services with managed care contacts and/or other service providers. The BH Specialist delivers and/or facilitates programs in individual, small and large group settings.

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited program in a human service field approved by the State of Missouri.
  • Must obtain BCLS certification within 120 days of hire; certification must be maintained for continued employment
  • Must obtain CPI certification; certification must be maintained for continued employment Clearance through the Family Care Registry
  • Must have good verbal and written communication skill
  • Good leadership skills
  • Ability to evaluate program outcomes
  • Ability to work with multicultural staff and clientele.
  • If driving is a requirement for the employee, he/she must meet the requirements specified in the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and must continue to meet these requirements as a condition of employment.


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