Youth Behavioral Health Navigator

Brightli; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace Culture

Additional Perks & Benefits

Job summary

Brightli seeks a Youth Behavioral Health Liaison in St. Louis, MO to connect youth and families with behavioral health, substance use, and development services. You will coordinate services with local agencies, schools, courts, and community partners to ensure coordinated support and crisis care.

The role emphasizes collaborative teamwork, confidentiality, sound judgment, and ongoing training to enhance access to services for youth and families within the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience
• Communicate ideas clearly and effectively through strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate proficiency with computers and Google applications
• Exercise sound judgment, discernment, creative thinking, and problem-solving when working with youth, families, colleagues, and community partners
• Handle confidential information appropriately and maintain effective professional relationships with associates, clients, family members, outside entities, and the public
• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle
• Complete Behavioral Management training within thirty (30) days of employment or during the first available class after the start date
• Attain First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and maintain certification upon renewal
• Attain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and maintain certification upon renewal

Responsibilities

• Connect youth and families with behavioral health, substance use, developmental disability, and crisis-continuum resources from community partners
• Coordinate person-centered services with local systems of care for youth with frequent system involvement
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with schools, juvenile offices, courts, the Children’s Division, families and community partners
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team to improve communication, continuity of care, and access to services
• Participate in local Crisis Intervention Teams and initiatives to help law enforcement respond to behavioral health needs
• Attend monthly conference calls, webinars, face-to-face meetings, and required training
• Participate in quarterly Youth Behavioral Health Liaison meetings coordinated by state councils
• Complete all mandatory documentation accurately and within required timeframes

Skills

Effective communication

Google applications

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Brightli seeks a Youth Behavioral Health Liaison in St. Louis, MO to connect youth and families with behavioral health, substance use, and development services. You will coordinate services with local agencies, schools, courts, and community partners to ensure coordinated support and crisis care.

The role emphasizes collaborative teamwork, confidentiality, sound judgment, and ongoing training to enhance access to services for youth and families within the community.