Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Care Manager

Location: Independence, MO (Kansas City 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 Behavioral Care Manager in the Kansas City, Missouri area!

As a Behavioral Care Manager you will assess patient needs, develop personalized care plans, and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care. Behavioral Care Managers also work with patients and their families to provide education, support, and resources to promote overall well-being and improved health outcomes.

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:

Clinical Responsibilities

Conduct assessments: Evaluate patients' behavioral health needs, including mental health and substance abuse concerns.Develop care plans: Create personalized plans to address patients' behavioral health needs, in collaboration with healthcare providers.Provide education and support: Educate patients and their families about behavioral health conditions, treatment options, and self-management techniques.

Care Coordination Responsibilities

Coordinate care: Collaborate with healthcare providers, social workers, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive care.Facilitate referrals: Connect patients with community resources, specialists, and support services as needed.Monitor progress: Track patients' progress, identify barriers to care, and adjust care plans accordingly.

Administrative Responsibilities

Document patient information: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of patient interactions, care plans, and progress.Communicate with healthcare team: Share patient information and care plans with healthcare providers and other stakeholders.Participate in quality improvement: Contribute to quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and care processes.

Other Responsibilities

Advocate for patients: Support patients' rights and interests, and help them navigate the healthcare system.Stay current with industry developments: Participate in ongoing education and training to stay up-to-date on best practices and industry developments.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

•             High School Education OR Two years of relatable employment history

Experience in Office Management (preferred)

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.

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.