Case worker - Behavioral Health Community - FT (Mon-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm)

University Health; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Community Support Specialist (Case Worker) for the Behavioral Health Community team in Kansas City, Missouri. This full-time role 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, involves engaging clients on emotional wellbeing, finances, social life, and career goals, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive services.

You will meet clients in community settings, maintain clear documentation, and strive to connect

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or related human services field, or equivalent combination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Ability to evaluate program outcomes.
• Ability to work with multicultural staff and clients.
• Willingness to meet clients in community settings.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility per Fleet Driving Safety policy.
• Completion or pursuit of Benefits Planning certification within 12 months.
• Completion of orientation/training as directed by leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral and socially rehabilitative services to clients.
• Collaborate with clients on emotional wellbeing, finances, social life, and career goals.
• Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Multicultural sensitivity

Community outreach

Client engagement

Program evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology / social work / human services

AAS in Behavioral Health Support

Job description

If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.

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Case worker - Behavioral Health Community - FT (Mon-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm)

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

Job Description

As a Community Support Specialist , you’ll be on the front lines of client care, offering behavioral and socially rehabilitative services that help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. You’ll work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and provide the support they need in key areas such as emotional wellbeing, finances, social life, and career goals. You’ll also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure every client gets the comprehensive care they deserve.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Psychology, Social Work, relevant human services field, Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support , or the equivalent in a combination of a degree, college course work and experience.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skill
• Good leadership skills
• Ability to evaluate program outcomes
• Ability to work with multicultural staff and clientele
• Must be willing and able to meet with clientele in the community to include, but not limited to, community gathering spaces, Drop-In Centers and homes.
• 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. (Have a valid driver’s license and pass MVR criteria).
• When working in the Employment Services department possesses an approved Benefits Planning certification, or will obtain it within 12 months of employment to remain in the position.
• Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment