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

Job Summary:
Step into a world of profound transformation and inner harmony with our skilled, compassionate therapists—dedicated professionals ready to accompany you on a captivating voyage of self-discovery and growth. Harnessing advanced academic backgrounds, specialized certifications, and rich hands-on experience, our seasoned practitioners artfully blend modern techniques with traditional wisdom to craft highly personalized therapeutic journeys catering to your unique aspirations, concerns, and pivotal moments.

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.

This position offers…

• 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 a human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Hire, train, and provide supervision and ongoing training/guidance for the Substance Use Community Support Specialist and Prevention Specialists.
• Oversee the services delivered through the Youth CSTAR program and Prevention Program, ensuring best practice models are implemented and adhered to.
• Coordinate and oversee all referrals into the Youth CSTAR program, assuring that admission/continued stay criteria are met as outlined by program standards and regulations.
• Complete the clinical assessment and wellness plan, including a complete diagnostic assessment, within the electronic medical record (EMR) for clients on the assigned team.
• Ensure all services are delivered and documented in a timely and clinically appropriate manner in the electronic medical record per agency policy.
• Collaborate effectively with other youth programs to ensure appropriate services are in place that support successful recovery for clients served.
• Maintain ongoing communication with team members, school personnel, and community partners as needed to facilitate ongoing collaboration among stakeholders.
• Provide community outreach and education to other agency departments to ensure clients are referred to the CSTAR program and prevention program appropriately.
• Oversee staff performance/productivity standards and provide coaching and problem-solving to resolve areas of concern.
• Actively participate in the quality improvement process by conducting chart reviews and monitoring required documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Serve as an ambassador of the agency to build partnerships with local school districts and community agencies.
• Participate in and meet ethical/agency/funding source standards regarding all treatment and documentation practices, Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement procedures, utilization management, and emergency/crisis procedures.
• Oversee data collection and reporting for department-specific grants.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures, including emergency and corporate compliance policies/procedures 100% of the time.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling preferred, along with provisional or full licensure with the state of Missouri.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the behavioral health field and substance use experience.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor 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.

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.