Job Description:

Job Title: Youth Substance Use Disorder Manager and Clinician

Location:  Independence, Missouri (Kansas City area)
Department: Recovery Services Youth

Employment Type: Full Time

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

Job Summary:

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Living in the Kansas City area provides a wonderful blend of Midwestern charm and urban sophistication. Known for its world-class barbecue, jazz heritage, and professional sports teams, Kansas City offers a plethora of activities to entertain and engage residents. With a vibrant arts scene, an extensive park system, excellent school districts, a plethora of family-friendly attractions, and an affordable cost of living, the Kansas City area allows you and your loved ones to enjoy a high quality, balanced, and enjoyable lifestyle.

Position Perks & Benefits:

•             Annual bonuses - up to $12,000 in annual bonuses

•             Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more 
•             Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

•             Clinical supervision - provided free* for PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT

•             Additional income opportunities - for LPC & LCSW (provide supervision)  

•             Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

•             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:

 Hires, trains, and provides supervision and on-going training/guidance for the Substance Use Community Support Specialist, and Prevention Specialists.

Provides oversight regarding the services delivered through the Youth CSTAR program and Prevention Program and ensures best practice models are implemented and adhered to. 

Coordinates and oversees all referrals into the Youth CSTAR program assuring that admission/continued stay criteria are met as outlined by program standards and regulations.

Completes the clinical assessment and wellness plan including a complete diagnostic assessment, within the electronic medical record (EMR) for clients on assigned team.

Ensures all services are delivered and documented in a timely and clinically appropriate manner in the electronic medical record per agency policy.

Effectively collaborates with other youth programs to ensure appropriate services are in place which support successful recovery for clients served.

Maintains on-going communication with team members, school personnel, and community partners as needed to facilitate on-going collaboration among stakeholders.

Provides community outreach and education to other agency departments to ensure clients are referred to the CSTAR program and prevention program appropriately. 

Oversees staff performance/productivity standards and provides coaching and problem-solving to resolve areas of concern.

Actively participates in the quality improvement process by conducting chart reviews and monitoring of required documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

 Serves as an ambassador of the agency to build partnerships with local school-districts and community agencies.

Participates in and meets ethical/agency/funding source standards regarding all treatment and documentation practices, Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement procedures, utilization management and emergency/crisis procedures.

Oversees data collection and reporting for department specific grants.

Follows all agency policies and procedures including emergency and corporate compliance policies/procedures 100% of the time.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling Preferred; along with a provisional or full licensure with the state of Missouri.Experience:  Minimum of two years’ experience in the behavioral health field and substance use experience   Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations: Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor preferred

Requirements:

Maintains standards of agency and privileging policies and procedures.Must acquire and maintain required training per agency policy and DMH regulations to include documented attendance of professional development/training or education.

     V. DEGREE OF SUPERVISION:

    

          Supervised by the Director of Youth Services  

          VI. POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

         

                        Youth CSTAR Community Support Specialist, CSTAR Peer Specialist and CSTAR Tech

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.