Youth Behavioral Health Liaison

ReDiscover; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ReDiscover is seeking a Youth Behavioral Health Liaison to connect youth with mental health and substance use services, build partnerships across schools, courts, and community agencies, and promote community-based care to prevent hospitalization.

The role includes crisis coordination, documentation, and collaboration with internal teams to support overall client wellness. Flexibility for evening hours and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with youth with mental health or substance use disorders.
• Missouri Department of Mental Health criteria for Community Support Specialist.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for work.
• Flexible hours, including evenings, to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Connect youth with co-occurring mental health, substance use, and/or developmental needs to community-based services.
• Build partnerships with behavioral health providers, schools, courts, and community agencies to improve youth outcomes.
• Promote family- and community-based care to divert from hospitalization or residential placements.
• Collaborate with crisis intervention teams to assess and coordinate care for youth in crisis.
• Monitor client needs and provide education on symptom management.
• Facilitate a monthly evening recovery group through Lee’s Summit Youth Court.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system.
• Coordinate care with internal multidisciplinary teams to support client wellness.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Science-related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Make a Difference as a Youth Behavioral Health Liaison with ReDiscover

Join ReDiscover’s Diversion & Intervention Services Department and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.

Why ReDiscover?

• 500+ dedicated professionals
• Over five decades of community impact
• A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth

About The Diversion & Intervention Services Department

We partner with law enforcement and courts to equip officers and court staff with the tools, education, and strategies to respond effectively to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Our work helps prevent unnecessary arrests, court cases, and hospitalizations—empowering both professionals and the people they serve.

What You’ll Do

• Connect youth with co-occurring mental health, substance use, and/or developmental needs to appropriate community-based services.
• Build and strengthen partnerships across behavioral health providers, schools, courts, and community agencies to improve youth outcomes.
• Support diversion from hospitalization, detention, and residential placements by promoting family- and community-based care.
• Collaborate with crisis intervention teams, including ACI and law enforcement, to assess and coordinate care for youth in crisis.
• Monitor client needs, respond to symptom escalation, and provide education on symptom management.
• Facilitate a monthly evening recovery group through Lee’s Summit Youth Court.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system.
• Partner with internal multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support overall client wellness.

Requirements Of The Position

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science-related field.
• Must meet the Missouri Department of Mental Health criteria for Community Support Specialist.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.
• A valid automobile driver’s license, appropriate automobile insurance, and a safe, reliable, registered automobile available for use during work.
• Flexible hours, to include evening availability to meet the needs of clients is required.
• Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as email.

Grow With Us

We’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Youth Behavioral Health Liaison through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.