**If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.** **Please log into myWORKDAY (http://www.myworkday.com/trumed/d/home.htmld) to search for positions and apply.** Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) - Inpatient Behavioral Health - FT Days (3 days per week, 6:45am - 7:15pm) Lakewood 101 Truman Medical Center **Job Location** UH Lakewood Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri **Department** Behavioral Health GeriPsyche UHLMC **Position Type** Full time **Work Schedule** 6:45AM - 7:15PM **Hours Per Week** 36 **Job Description** Provides supportive services for inpatient clients who are experiencing problems as a result of mental illness. Works on an interdisciplinary team, and engages in activities related to triage, risk assessments, ongoing assessment of psychosocial needs, discharge planning, information and referral, client and family education, coordination of services with managed care contacts and/or other service providers. The BH Specialist delivers and/or facilitates programs in individual, small and large group settings. **Minimum Requirements** 1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited program in a human service field approved by the State of Missouri. 2. Must obtain CPI certification; certification must be maintained for continued employment 3. Clearance through the Family Care Registry 4. Must have good verbal and written communication skill 5. Good leadership skills 6. Ability to evaluate program outcomes 7. Ability to work with multicultural staff and clientele. 8. If driving is a requirement for the employee, he/she must meet the requirements specified in the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and must continue to meet these requirements as a condition of employment. 9. Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment **Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.** University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.