Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician | Collaborative Care

Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Liberty, MO is seeking an Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist to deliver short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and care coordination within a multidisciplinary team.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, connect patients to community resources, follow up on referrals, document in the EMR, and advocate for patients’ rights while respecting diversity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work is required.
• Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) license in KS or MO is required.
• Experience in healthcare or integrated behavioral health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments of patient/family situations including social, psychological, emotional, financial, and other factors.
• Provide crisis intervention and brief solution-focused interventions.
• Coordinate referrals and ensure timely referrals to community resources.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and follow up on referrals.
• Document in the EMR and communicate with the care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Advocate for patient rights and respect cultural diversity and individual preferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Care coordination

Education

MSW / Master’s in Social Work

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Liberty, MO is seeking an Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist to deliver short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and care coordination within a multidisciplinary team.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, connect patients to community resources, follow up on referrals, document in the EMR, and advocate for patients’ rights while respecting diversity.