Community Behavioral Health Liaison I

Location: Lee's Summit

## Community Behavioral Health Liaison IApplylocations:
St. Louis, MOtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R - 25644
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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Community Behavioral Health Liaison
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* Location:

** Saint Louis, Missouri
** Department:
** VB Adult Community Services
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* Employment Type:

** Full Time
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* Job Summary:

** Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Community Behavioral Health Liaison, where you will play a vital role in connecting individuals to critical behavioral health and community-based services. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals in accessing care, navigating systems, and achieving stability and improved wellbeing. If you are passionate about advocacy, relationship-building, and helping others overcome barriers, this role allows you to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on recovery, resiliency, and community  this role, you will act as a liaison between clients, providers, and community resources to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.

You will help identify client needs, facilitate service connections, and support collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.
** This position offers...**  ·
** Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost  ·
** Mileage Reimbursement** – Company paid for work-related travel  ·
** Employee Discounts** – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition  ·
** Workplace Culture** – An environment that promotes wellbeing, values each individual, and supports a positive and collaborative workforce  ·
** Additional Perks & Benefits** – Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* · Serve as a liaison between clients, providers, and community resources to ensure coordinated care  
· Engage individuals and assess needs related to behavioral health, social services, and community support  
· Facilitate referrals and connect clients to appropriate services including medical, mental health, housing, and social supports  
· Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and support individualized service plans  
· Advocate on behalf of clients to reduce barriers to care and improve access to services  
· Build and maintain relationships with community partners and service providers  
· Monitor client progress and follow up to ensure continuity of care  
· Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards  
· Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and program development activities  
· Support outreach efforts and community engagement initiatives  
· Promote a recovery‐focused, trauma‐informed, and culturally responsive approach to services  
· Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
** Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

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* · Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field preferred  
· Relevant experience in behavioral health, case management, or community services may be considered in lieu of education  
· Knowledge of community resources and behavioral health systems preferred
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* Additional Qualifications:

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* · Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance  
· Strong communication and relationship‐building skills  
· Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and maintain confidentiality  
· Strong organizational and time‐management skills  
· Ability to multi‐task and respond effectively in a fast‐paced environment  
· Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community partners
** Physical Requirements*
* · Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally  
· Ability to perform repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for typing and documentation  
· Ability to sit for extended periods with occasional walking or standing  
· Ability to meet the physical demands of a sedentary work environment
** Position Perks & Benefits:
**** Paid time off:
** full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work…