Youth Behavioral Health Navigator

Beacon Mental Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Mental Health in Missouri is seeking a clinician to work with vulnerable youth, addressing behavioral health needs and coordinating care with community partners. The role focuses on outreach to youths identified by law enforcement and court systems, and on diverting from inpatient hospitalization by linking to community-based services.

The position requires crisis intervention skills, collaboration with the Youth Crisis team, and reliable documentation in the AVATAR system.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services field required.
• Annual TB screening required.
• CPR/First Aid Training required.
• Driver’s license and minimum state-mandated auto-insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provides linkage to community-based services to high risk youth as identified by court system and law enforcement.
• Active outreach to youth reluctant to engage in services and develop working alliance.
• Crisis intervention for youth experiencing psychiatric or substance-related crises.
• Completes progress notes in AVATAR within 72 hours of service provided.
• Collaborates with Youth Crisis team and community partners such as local hospitals and Children’s Division.
• Attends weekly team meetings and agency staff meetings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Rapport building

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Initiative

Education

Master’s degree strongly preferred

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Annual TB screening

CPR/First Aid Training

Driver’s license & auto-insurance

Tools

AVATAR system

Job description

Beacon Mental Health in Missouri is seeking a clinician to work with vulnerable youth, addressing behavioral health needs and coordinating care with community partners. The role focuses on outreach to youths identified by law enforcement and court systems, and on diverting from inpatient hospitalization by linking to community-based services.

The position requires crisis intervention skills, collaboration with the Youth Crisis team, and reliable documentation in the AVATAR system.