Behavioral Resource & Referral Specialist – Center Child Well

Hiring Department

Department of Psychology

The Center for Child Well-Being, housed within the Department of Psychiatry in the University of Missouri School of Medicine, seeksa Behavioral Resource and Referral Specialist to support our Psychiatry Access programs, including the Missouri Child Psychiatry Access Project (MO-CPAP) and the Maternal Health Access Project(MHAP).

The ideal candidate will be compassionate, service-oriented, and skilled at building relationships with patients, families,providers, and community partners. They will have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assessindividual needs and identify appropriate behavioral health resources.

This position requires the ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining accurate documentation, timely follow-through, and a high level of service.

The Center for Child Well-Being drives positive change for children and families through innovative programs, collaborative community partnerships, and strategic capacity building. Guided by our mission to improve outcomes for young children and their families,we envision a future where all children have a strong foundation for lifelong health.

Working at the Center means being part of a passionate,collaborative team committed to impact. Staff are supported intheir professional growth, empowered to contribute meaningfully,and engaged in work that is purpose-driven and community-centered.

Join us in shaping a more responsive and resilient childhoodsystems landscape across Missouri!

• Responds to all MHAP/MO-CPAP calls and requests, screens andtriages needs, completes intake, and coordinates appropriate referrals and provider scheduling.
• Performs all activities in compliance with HIPAA, health andsafety regulations, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Conducts follow-up with patients and families and evaluatesindividualized referral options based on their needs, location, and available mental health, behavioral health, and substance useresources.
• Provides responsive, respectful, and service-oriented support,fostering engagement and satisfaction.
• Develops individualized resource lists and maintains a current,statewide database of mental and behavioral health resources,including continuously identifying, vetting, and updating available resources.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and HIPAA-compliant electronic case documentation, including referral, follow-up, and outcomeinformation.
• Assists with development and maintenance of program resources,materials, policies, data, and processes as directed.
• Participates in team meetings and contributes to programmaticupdates, process improvements, and implementation of programchanges as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Occasional nights and weekends.

Please note that this position requires some after-hours and weekend shifts to provide full coverage for our resource accesshotline. Hours may shift on a weekly basis.

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work and relevant licensure (or eligible to be licensed within 12 months) within the State of Missouri.

Education: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or provisionally-licensed professional (LMSW, PLPC, LMFT-A) preferred.

Years of

Experience:

Experience in child and adolescentand/or perinatal behavioral health, particularly in primary care& behavioral health integration settings, is desirable.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 annually

Grade: GGS - 010

University

Title:

COUNS HLTH/WELFARE/WELLNESS SR

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