Job Description:

Job Title: Youth Behavioral Health Liaison

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Department: Outpatient

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The Youth Behavioral Health Liaison (YBHL) is a mental health professional who forms local community partnerships with various youth-serving organizations to address specific behavioral health needs of vulnerable children and youth. A primary goal of establishing YBHLs is to form better community partnerships between Community Mental Health Centers and other behavioral health treatment providers, Division of Developmental Disability providers and regional offices, Juvenile Offices and Family Courts, Childrens Division, schools, and hospitals to help improve outcomes for youth with behavioral health issues.

The YBHL will work to divert youth from inpatient hospitalization and out-of-home placements such as residential treatment centers, juvenile detention, and jail, while supporting youth in natural family and/or community-based setting.

Position Perks and Benefits:

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Friendly and supportive work environment

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Recognition and reward programs

Paid time off and holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Key Responsibilities:

Establish ongoing relationships with schools, juvenile offices, courts, and Childrens Division.

Coordinate services with local systems of care for children and youth with behavioral health needs

Facilitate access and navigation of behavioral health services for youth and families during a behavioral health crisis (including availability of in-patient and out-patient services)

Answer general questions about youth mental health diagnoses, issues, and treatment

Provide youth and families with education about behavioral health and treatment options

Provide or coordinate trainings on behavioral health issues specific to youth for youth- serving organizations

Facilitate new referrals for mental health/substance use services and resolve issues with obtaining treatment (e.g., explain paperwork, explain eligibility requirements, identify availability of different services, address lack of health insurance, etc.)

Assist law enforcement in residency and wellness checks as needed/requested

Assist law enforcement in assessing children and youth with behavioral health needs to assess and coordinate services

Coordinate with Access Crisis Intervention (ACI)

Education / Experience Qualifications:

A Bachelors degree in a human services field including, but not limited to: social work, psychology, nursing, education, criminal justice, recreational therapy, human development and family sciences, counseling, child development, gerontology, sociology, human services, behavioral science, and rehabilitation counseling

OR any four- (4-) year combination of higher education and qualifying experience

OR any four- (4-) year degree and two (2) years of qualifying experience

OR an Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree from an approved institution

OR four (4) years of qualifying experience (i.e., delivery of services to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders or developmental disabilities.

OR a Qualified mental health professional (QMHP)

OR a Qualified addiction professional (QAP)

Other Qualifications:

Driver's license and personal auto insurance (minimum liability coverage)

Reliable form of transportation

Favorable recent driving record (prior 3 years)

Must be able to establish effective relationships with youth and their families and community partners via telephone and personal contacts. Must be able to follow direction and accept supervision. Must have excellent knowledge of community resources and the ability to engage with community partners effectively.

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 use 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 value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

About Brightli

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 use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.

Brightlis top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.

Brightli Snapshot

200 locations

4 states

19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates

5k employees