Program Manager​/Youth Recovery

Overview

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: Step into a world of transformation with our skilled, compassionate therapists who accompany clients on journeys of self-discovery and growth. Our practitioners blend modern techniques with traditional wisdom to craft personalized therapeutic journeys tailored to individual aspirations and concerns.

Living in the Kansas City area offers a mix of Midwestern charm and urban amenities, with a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities.

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 that promotes well-being and happiness

• Hire, train, and supervise the Substance Use Community Support Specialists and Prevention Specialists, with ongoing guidance.
• Oversee services delivered through the Youth CSTAR program and Prevention Program, ensuring best practice models are implemented.
• Coordinate and oversee all referrals into the Youth CSTAR program, ensuring admission/continued stay criteria are met per program standards and regulations.
• Complete the clinical assessment and wellness plan, including a complete diagnostic assessment, within the EMR for clients on the assigned team.
• Ensure all services are delivered and documented in a timely and clinically appropriate manner in the EMR per agency policy.
• Collaborate with other youth programs to ensure appropriate services support successful recovery for clients served.
• Maintain ongoing communication with team members, school personnel, and community partners to facilitate collaboration among stakeholders.
• Provide community outreach and education to other agency departments to ensure referrals to CSTAR and prevention programs.
• Oversee staff performance/productivity standards and provide coaching to resolve areas of concern.
• Participate in the quality improvement process by conducting chart reviews and monitoring required documentation in the EMR.
• Serve as an ambassador of the agency to build partnerships with local school districts and community agencies.
• Participate in ethical/agency/funding standards regarding treatment and documentation, QA/QI 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.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling preferred, 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.

• 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.

• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: 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 that promotes well-being and happiness

Brightli is on a mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers, and advocate for increased access to mental health and substance use care. We prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and encourage applications from varied backgrounds to strengthen our mission. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.