Behavioral Health Care Coordinator

Children's Mercy KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a compassionate LPC or LCSW to join their dynamic Child and Family Mental Health Teams. This full-time position focuses on delivering evidence-based treatments to youth and their families, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children facing mental health challenges. With a commitment to professional growth and an inclusive work environment, this role is ideal for those looking to contribute to a vital cause. Join a team dedicated to improving mental health outcomes and be part of a transformative initiative aimed at addressing the youth mental health crisis.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in behavioral health or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care coordination and delivery of patient-focused services.
• Collaboration with multi-disciplinary care team.

Skills

Behavioral Health

Care Management

Case Management

Community Mental Health

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Related Human Services Field

Job description

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!

It is an exciting time at Children’s Mercy, especially for our mental health teams! Our Child and Family Mental Health Teams is looking to hire a full-time, LPC or LCSW, LSCSW whose primary role will be to deliver evidence-based treatments for youth and their parents/caregivers. At Children’s Mercy we offer excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Learn more about Children's Mercy Illuminate – a bold initiative to tackle the mental health crisis in youth, made possible from $79M in donations. This five-year plan will pave a path for the youth mental health crisis by increasing access to evidence-based treatment with specific focus on equity for our most vulnerable population.

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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

Children's Mercy Department of Social Work, Child and Family Mental Health Services provides programing, which supports families through evidence-based clinical services. Our mental health services are provided for a broad range of patients and families, including children in mental health crisis, parents struggling with child's behavioral problems, children and families who have been impacted by trauma, and children at risk for abuse and neglect. The age range for patients to receive services is as young as 2 and up to 18, or older within the emergency department should there be a need.Goals of treatment may include safety planning, crisis stabilization, skill development, enhanced resiliency, social integration, improved ability of parents to support their child, improved communication, and parenting skills. The Behavioral Health Care Coordinator is responsible for collaborating with internal and external team members to identify barriers to care and resource needs for patients and families.

This role works in the Partial Hospitalization Program and is Monday - Thursday, 8:00-4:30pm (32 hrs per week with Full-Time Benefits).

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Care coordination and delivery of patient and family focused services.
• Collaboration with multi-disciplinary care team and external care team.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and administrative activities within the department, hospital, and community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, or other related human services field preferred, and 3-5 years' experience.
• Behavioral Health, Care Management, Case Management, Community Mental Health experience preferred.

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $22.81/hr, but your salaried offer will be determined based upon your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.