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Youth Behavioral Health Liaison
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
UH Behavioral Health
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Community Mental Health Center
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Hours Per Week
40
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
The Youth Behavioral Health Liaison (YBHL) is responsible for the coordination of services for youth and families with Behavioral Health needs who have frequent contact with Children's Division, Juvenile and Family Courts, law enforcement, and inpatient hospitals. YBHLS will function as service connectors for youth with co-occurring mental illness, substance use and/or developmental disability to link youth to services available through community partners. The YBHL is a part of a person-centered integration team and works with local systems to coordinate care for individuals experiencing Behavioral Health crises.
Establish ongoing relationships with schools, juvenile offices, courts, and Children's Division. Coordinate services with local systems of care for children/youth with Behavioral Health needs. Coordinate and access appropriate resources within the crisis continuum. Participate on local Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) or other initiatives which assist law enforcement in working with individuals with Behavioral Health needs. Attend monthly conference calls, webinars, and face-to-face meetings/trainings. Attend all quarterly YBHL meetings coordinated by Missouri Behavior Health Council (MBHC) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH). Complete all mandatory documentation. Act as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Minimum Requirements:
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Youth Behavioral Health Liaison
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
UH Behavioral Health
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Community Mental Health Center
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Hours Per Week
40
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
The Youth Behavioral Health Liaison (YBHL) is responsible for the coordination of services for youth and families with Behavioral Health needs who have frequent contact with Children's Division, Juvenile and Family Courts, law enforcement, and inpatient hospitals. YBHLS will function as service connectors for youth with co-occurring mental illness, substance use and/or developmental disability to link youth to services available through community partners. The YBHL is a part of a person-centered integration team and works with local systems to coordinate care for individuals experiencing Behavioral Health crises.
Establish ongoing relationships with schools, juvenile offices, courts, and Children's Division. Coordinate services with local systems of care for children/youth with Behavioral Health needs. Coordinate and access appropriate resources within the crisis continuum. Participate on local Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) or other initiatives which assist law enforcement in working with individuals with Behavioral Health needs. Attend monthly conference calls, webinars, and face-to-face meetings/trainings. Attend all quarterly YBHL meetings coordinated by Missouri Behavior Health Council (MBHC) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH). Complete all mandatory documentation. Act as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Education, or other relevant field.
- 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
- Trained in crisis intervention
- Knowledgeable about the local system of care, including but not limited to the operation of the community providers, the Access Crisis Intervention (ACI) system, inpatient psychiatric resources, civil commitment procedures, and guardianship laws.
- Proficient in public speaking and experienced in delivering professional training.
- Must complete BASIC Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training (40 hours) within six months of hire date and provide a copy of the certificate of completion to their supervisor.
