Job Description:Job Title: Youth Behavioral Health LiaisonLocation: St. Louis, MODepartment: Youth Community ServicesEmployment Type: Full-time.Job Summary:Join our compassionate, collaborative Youth Community Services team as a Youth Behavioral Health Liaison and make a meaningful difference for youth and families navigating complex behavioral health needs. You will serve as a trusted service connector for youth with co-occurring mental illness, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities, helping them access community-based resources and coordinated support. This role offers the opportunity to build strong partnerships across local systems, contribute to person-centered crisis care, and improve continuity of services for youth and families. We are seeking a collaborative, organized professional who communicates effectively, exercises sound judgment, protects confidentiality, and is committed to service excellence..This position offers…Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no costMileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travelEmployee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College TuitionWorkplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforceAdditional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more.Key Responsibilities:Connect youth and families with appropriate behavioral health, substance use, developmental disability, and crisis-continuum resources available through community partnersCoordinate person-centered services with local systems of care for youth who have frequent contact with the Children’s Division, juvenile and family courts, law enforcement, and inpatient hospitalsBuild and maintain collaborative relationships with schools, juvenile offices, courts, the Children’s Division, families, community partners, and other service providersCollaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team to improve communication, continuity of care, and access to servicesParticipate in local Crisis Intervention Teams and other initiatives that help law enforcement respond effectively to individuals with behavioral health needsAttend monthly conference calls, webinars, face-to-face meetings, and required trainingParticipate in quarterly Youth Behavioral Health Liaison meetings coordinated by the Missouri Behavioral Health Council and the Department of Mental HealthComplete all mandatory documentation accurately and within required timeframes.Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience.Additional Qualifications:Communicate ideas clearly and effectively through strong verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrate proficiency with computers and Google applicationsExercise sound judgment, discernment, creative thinking, and problem-solving when working with youth, families, colleagues, and community partnersHandle confidential information appropriately and maintain effective professional relationships with associates, clients, family members, outside entities, and the publicDemonstrate basic knowledge of trauma, domestic violence, and sexual assaultProvide quality customer service with a commitment to service excellence, personal excellence, professionalism, teamwork, collaboration, and belongingApply conflict-resolution, flexible-thinking, organizational, decision-making, and time-management skillsMaintain a positive attitude and empower others while working effectively as part of a teamMaintain extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations governing the assigned programSuccessfully complete required background screenings, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checksMaintain a valid driver’s license in the state of residency, an acceptable driving record, and current auto insuranceMaintain reliable transportation and be comfortable meeting with clients in homes and public community locations and transporting clients in a personal vehicleBe at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicleComplete Behavioral Management training within thirty (30) days of employment or during the first available class after the start dateAttain First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and maintain certification upon renewalAttain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and maintain certification upon renewal.Physical RequirementsPerform sedentary work involving up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human bodyComplete repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements associated with typing and writing during the work shiftRemain seated for most of the workday, with occasional walking or standing for brief periodsPosition Perks & Benefits:Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal lifeEmployee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & moreTop-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportiveCareer mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from withinWelcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.Brightli is on a Mission:A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.