Community Disease Management Specialist

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace culture

Additional perks

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Independence, MO seeks a Disease Management Specialist to deliver outreach, engagement, care coordination, and resource navigation for individuals in the Disease Management Program.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, apply person-centered approaches and motivational interviewing, and connect clients to behavioral health and community services to promote recovery and better health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a mental health or human services setting.
• Working knowledge of the judicial system.
• Knowledge of disease management and behavioral health services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals identified through the Disease Management Program using motivational interviewing and person-centered practices to encourage participation in services and support recovery goals.
• Assess individual needs and connect clients with behavioral health, healthcare, and community resources that support improved wellness and quality of life.
• Coordinate admissions and referrals with intake teams to ensure timely access to clinically appropriate services.
• Review disease management cohort lists and prioritize outreach efforts based on clinical needs, healthcare utilization, medical necessity, and other identified risk factors.
• Respond to immediate case management and crisis intervention needs until ongoing services are established.
• Collaborate with Healthcare Home staff to promote wellness education, preventative care, and management of chronic health conditions.
• Participate as an active member of multidisciplinary treatment teams within the Disease Management Program and Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation services.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, state reporting requirements, and cohort tracking information in accordance with program standards.

Skills

Mental health experience

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in Independence, MO seeks a Disease Management Specialist to deliver outreach, engagement, care coordination, and resource navigation for individuals in the Disease Management Program.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, apply person-centered approaches and motivational interviewing, and connect clients to behavioral health and community services to promote recovery and better health outcomes.