Behavioral Health Disease Management Specialist

Burrell Behavioral Health; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training

Career mobility

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Independence, Missouri, seeks a Disease Management Specialist to connect individuals with behavioral health and community services. You will perform outreach, engagement, care coordination, and resource navigation for people identified through the Disease Management Program, using person-centered approaches and motivational interviewing.

Join a multidisciplinary team, maintain documentation, support treatment engagement, and help reduce barriers to care while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in mental health or related human services.
• Working knowledge of the judicial system.
• Background check including criminal record and abuse/neglect screening required.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals identified through the Disease Management Program using motivational interviewing to encourage participation.
• Assess needs and connect clients with behavioral health, healthcare, and community resources.
• Coordinate admissions and referrals with intake teams for timely access to services.
• Review disease management cohort lists and prioritize outreach based on risk factors.
• Respond to immediate case management and crisis intervention needs.
• Collaborate with Healthcare Home staff to promote wellness education and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate program documentation and state reporting.
• Participate in trainings, calls, and community meetings related to disease management.
• Communicate updates and service needs to leadership and team members.
• Follow policies, procedures, compliance, and regulatory standards.

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in Independence, Missouri, seeks a Disease Management Specialist to connect individuals with behavioral health and community services. You will perform outreach, engagement, care coordination, and resource navigation for people identified through the Disease Management Program, using person-centered approaches and motivational interviewing.

Join a multidisciplinary team, maintain documentation, support treatment engagement, and help reduce barriers to care while