Youth Behavioral Health Liaison

• Complete cursory assessments for students for behavioral health service needs and refer appropriately
• Work collaboratively with existing functions already provided by school personnel
• Coordinate services and develop local systems of care for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of school personnel; brief case management may be provided
• Provide or coordinate training and consultation on behavioral health issues specific to youth for school personnel, law enforcement and court staff, as needed
• Establish or enrich relationships with school personnel, Law enforcement, Children's Division and juvenile court staff to ensure proper collaboration
• Assist youth, including transitional aged youth, and their families with behavioral health needs in accessing appropriate, voluntary services upon referral by school personnel or Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) report
• Participate in scheduled meetings related to youth initiatives (Fostering Court Improvement, Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative, Crossover Youth Initiative), when appropriate
• Attend monthly conference calls, webinars and face-to-face meetings/trainings as requested by the DCCO of Access and Urgent Care Services or Coalition of Community Behavioral Health Centers
• Complete monthly reports, which includes data spreadsheets to track referrals
• Participate in local law enforcement Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) to assist law enforcement in dealing with youth with behavioral health needs
• Complete all mandatory documentation, as noted by supervisor and/or DCCO of Access and Urgent Care Services
• Act as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Other duties as assigned by the DCCO of Access and Urgent Care Services, Coalition of Community Behavioral Health Centers and/or Chief Clinical Officer of Clinical Services
  
  WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK
  
  Operating vehicles or machinery
  
  
  
  QUALIFICATION(S): DESIRED DEMONSTRATED KEY COMPETENCIES
  
• Analytical Thinking
• Change Readiness
• Collaborative Relationships
• Conflict Resolution
• Creative Thinking
• Communication - Oral
• Communication - Written
• Decision Making
• Empowers Others
• Flexible Thinking
• Forward Thinking
• Organizational/Time Management
• Multitasking/Planning
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management/ Assessment
• Strategic Thinking
• Teamwork
  
  QUALIFICATION(S): EDUCATION
  
• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling or related field required.
• Master's degree in social work, counseling or related field preferred.
  
  QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  
• At least three (3) years clinical experience required
• Must be currently working towards a Master's degree with a scheduled graduation degree within 18 months of hire if Bachelor's degree is the highest degree obtained.
• Knowledge of local child serving system and local behavioral health system required
• Valid driver's license at the time of hire
  
  QUALIFICATION(S): LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
  
  LPC or LCSW preferred
  
  Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is "Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness."
  
  Why join us?
  
  We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.
  
  At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:
  

• Competitive benefits
• Advancement opportunities
• Professional development
• Licensure supervision
• Mentor opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarship program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Headspace Access
• Paid time off & Paid Holidays
• NHSC Loan Repayment Participant

We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.