Program Manager/ Youth Recovery

Job Description:

Job Title: Program Manager/ Youth Recovery

Location:  Independence, Missouri (Kansas City area)
Department: Recovery Services Youth

Employment Type: Full Time Monday – Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm CST)

Job Summary:

Join our dedicated Youth Services team as the Program Manager and lead the charge in making a significant impact in the lives of young individuals. In this role, you will oversee the program’s coordination and administration, ensuring alignment with our mission to support, empower, and uplift our community youth. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about driving initiatives, has strong leadership skills, and excels in strategic planning. Join us in fostering an environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

You will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing all aspects of the ongoing program, working closely with a diverse team to achieve long-term goals. Your ability to develop new initiatives and assess program strengths will be pivotal in enhancing service delivery. 

This position offers…

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Clinical supervision - provided free* for PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT
• Additional income opportunities - for LPC & LCSW (provide supervision)
• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as a human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Hire, train, and provide supervision and ongoing training/guidance for the Substance Use Community Support Specialist and Prevention Specialists.
• Oversee the services delivered through the Youth CSTAR program and Prevention Program, ensuring best practice models are implemented and adhered to.
• Coordinate and oversee all referrals into the Youth CSTAR program, assuring that admission/continued stay criteria are met as outlined by program standards and regulations.
• Complete the clinical assessment and wellness plan, including a complete diagnostic assessment, within the electronic medical record (EMR) for clients on the assigned team.
• Ensure all services are delivered and documented in a timely and clinically appropriate manner in the electronic medical record per agency policy.
• Collaborate effectively with other youth programs to ensure appropriate services are in place that support successful recovery for clients served.
• Maintain ongoing communication with team members, school personnel, and community partners as needed to facilitate ongoing collaboration among stakeholders.
• Provide community outreach and education to other agency departments to ensure clients are referred to the CSTAR program and prevention program appropriately.
• Oversee staff performance/productivity standards and provide coaching and problem-solving to resolve areas of concern.
• Actively participate in the quality improvement process by conducting chart reviews and monitoring required documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Serve as an ambassador of the agency to build partnerships with local school districts and community agencies.
• Participate in and meet ethical/agency/funding source standards regarding all treatment and documentation practices, Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement procedures, utilization management, and emergency/crisis procedures.
• Oversee data collection and reporting for department-specific grants.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures, including emergency and corporate compliance policies/procedures 100% of the time.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling preferred, along with provisional or full licensure with the state of Missouri.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the behavioral health field and substance use experience.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

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 user 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 prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.