Youth Behavioral Health Liaison

Youth Behavioral Health Liaison

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO - Services CCC Catchment Area
Full Time Position: Monday - Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm - Note: Position would require employee to participate in crisis on-call rotation (rotation is typically 3/12 months of the year)
Base Pay: $18 - 20.40/hour dependent upon relevant education and prior experiences

Minimum Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in a human services field including, but not limited to: social work, psychology, nursing, education, criminal justice, recreational therapy, human development and family sciences, counseling, child development, gerontology, sociology, human services, behavioral science, and rehabilitation counseling

• OR any four- (4-) year combination of higher education and qualifying experience
• OR any four- (4-) year degree and two (2) years of qualifying experience
• OR an Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree from an approved institution
• OR four (4) years of qualifying experience (i.e., delivery of services to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders or developmental disabilities.
• OR a Qualified mental health professional (QMHP)
• OR aQualified addiction professional (QAP)

Must hold or obtain by start date, MO Class E Driver’s License (Class D for IL Residents), and proof of continuous auto insurance. Must also meet CCC’s Motor Vehicle Record standards policy and have reliable transportation.

Job Summary:

The Youth Behavioral Health Liaison (YBHL) plays a crucial role in coordinating services for youth and families with behavioral health needs. Working closely with Children’s Division, Juvenile & Family Courts, law enforcement, and inpatient hospitals, the YBHL serves as a service connector. They link youth with co-occurring mental illness, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities to available services through community partners. As part of a person-centered integration team, the YBHL collaborates with local systems to coordinate care for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

Position Specific Essential Functions:

1. Establish Relationships: Build ongoing relationships with schools, juvenile offices, courts, and Children’s Division.
2. Coordinate Services: Work with local systems of care to coordinate services for children and youth with behavioral health needs.
3. Resource Access: Coordinate and access appropriate resources within the crisis continuum.
4. Crisis Intervention: Participate in local Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) or other initiatives to assist law enforcement in working with individuals with behavioral health needs.
5. Professional Development: Attend monthly conference calls, webinars, and face-to-face meetings/trainings.
6. Quarterly Meetings: Attend all quarterly YBHL meetings coordinated by the Missouri Behavior Health Council (MBHC) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH).
7. Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and other federal or state programs per agency standards.
8. Collaboration: Act as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
9. Transportation: Responsible for transporting clients in agency and/or personal vehicles as necessary to meet program requirements.
10. On-Call Schedule: Participate in the on-call schedule rotation for after-hours crisis calls.

Agency Employment Essential Functions:

1. Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality regarding client and personnel matters.
2. Compliance: Adhere to all policy and procedures.
3. Training: Complete all required training.
4. Collaboration: Work cooperatively with other departments and community members.
5. Meetings: Participate in all required meetings as determined by the supervisor or agency.
6. Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

The Agency

Community Counseling Center (CCC) - Your Behavioral Health + Wellness Resource - is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area.

Our Mission is to provide and support personal growth, wellness, and improved quality of life through the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families residing in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, and Ste Genevieve counties in Missouri.

Our Vision is to create a diverse and inclusive behavioral healthcare system where individuals and families can readily access mental health and substance use services, feel welcome, accepted, and leave services with hope and improved quality of life.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Join our team at Community Counseling Center and be part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We believe that a diverse workforce fuels innovation and enables us to better serve our diverse client base. We actively seek out applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. Through inclusive hiring practices, unbiased selection processes, employee resource groups, ongoing training, and transparent progress tracking, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Join us in building an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

Why Choose Us? Your Benefits and Our Commitment:

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year, plus a day off to celebrate your birthday!
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
  • Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Retirement Auto-Enrollment
• LegalShield and IDShield - Lawyer and Identity Theft Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Employee Referral Program
• Much More!

Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.