Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician - Bilingual

Position Summary:

Responsible for completing Universal Screeners during well-child exams for mothers of children aged Birth to 1 and for pediatric patients (ages 8-19) at the Kansas City Kansas Women and Children’s Center. Provide short-term therapy using evidence-based treatment approaches approved by the Swope Behavioral Health Department. Offer brief, targeted case management services to support coordination and connection to community resources, ensuring holistic care. Facilitate warm hand-off referrals for additional behavioral health services in a timely manner.  Provide interventions during the well-child appointment for screened patients with one or more positive responses during the same appointment.

Primary Functions: 

• Conduct Universal Screeners during well-child exams for mothers of children aged Birth to 1 and for pediatric patients (ages 8-19).
• Conduct intake assessments as needed to address specific needs.
• Completion of chart documentation reviews that include the Psychosocial History, Treatment Planning, Chart Progress Notes, and Discharge Summaries within established guidelines and time frames.
• Engage individuals and families as partners in services and develop positive, hopeful, and trusting relationships.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals and modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
• Perform individual, family and group counseling utilizing approved evidence-based treatment approaches as sanctioned by the Swope Health Behavioral Health Department.
• Provide brief-targeted case management services to assist with coordinating support and connection to community resources for holistic care.
• Facilitate warm hand-off referrals for additional behavioral health services in a timely manner.
• Evaluates crisis situations and applies appropriate interventions.
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings that support an integrated health care model to provide comprehensive care for clients.
• Accurately report billing documentation consistent with the requirements of the payer or contract, i.e. Missouri Department of Mental Health, Missouri Department of Social Services, private insurance, Manage Care contract, Mental Health Levy, etc.
• Meet expected productivity guidelines and standards.
• Participate in Continuous Performance Improvement activities.
• Must possess and demonstrate expertise around diagnostic formulation as it relates to the most current
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications: 

• Spanish Speaking required
• Clinically Licensed in the State of Kansas - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW)
• 1 to 3 years of prior  experience with children/youth/adults with serious and persistent mental illness. Experience preferred with individuals who have experienced trauma, homelessness, and/or substance abuse; prefer one year in a community mental health setting.
• Ability to use developmentally appropriate therapeutic techniques, including play-based interventions, to engage pediatric clients.
• Working knowledge of the current DSM with the ability to assess mental health disorders.
• Knowledgeable regarding trauma informed care.
• Proficient communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of theory and practice of mental health assessment and treatment.
• Capability to perform as part of a cross-functional team of professionals.
• Demonstrate strong professional autonomy and initiative.
• Flexibility in work arrangements; you may be asked to perform the same task for an extended period of time or to perform different tasks on the same day
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Educational Requirement:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Must be Clinically Licensed to provide mental health services in the State of Kansas – Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW)
• Training or certification in Play Therapy preferred

Physical Demands - General Activities: 

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to push up to 15 pounds at times.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

About Swope Health Services:

Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we've made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.
Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.

Swope Health Services supports its team members with:
Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day

Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or disability