Behavioral Health Navigator

The University of Kansas Health System

. Provide intensive mental and behavioral health therapy and case management for patients of all ages and their families .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeKansas City • Kansas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing intensive mental and behavioral health therapy, case management, and patient advocacy while ensuring compliance with clinical standards and policies. Proficient in developing treatment plans, coordinating care, and connecting patients with community resources.

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Master's In Social WorkCurrent Licensure/Certification (LSCSW, LMSW, LCPC, LPC, LMFT, LCP, LMLP)Evidence-Based CounselingCare CoordinationPatient Advocacy

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Hard Skills

Intake AssessmentsTreatment PlansCrisis SupportDocumentation In Medical RecordsCommunity Resource Identification

Soft Skills

Interdisciplinary Team CollaborationPatient-Centered CommunicationAdvocacy For Patient Rights

Certifications & Qualifications

Kansas BSRB License

Industry Keywords

Mental Health TherapyBehavioral Health ServicesCase ManagementHealth Care Setting ExperienceCorporate Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide intensive mental and behavioral health therapy and case management for patients of all ages and their families
Help patients and caregivers locate, access, and connect with mental and behavioral health services
Provide post-crisis support and continuing outpatient stabilization
Deliver time-limited therapy services while patients access community therapy
Complete intake assessments, identify needs and goals, and develop treatment plans
Identify community resources and connect patients and families with medication management, therapy, case management, higher levels of care, medical and dental providers, and assistance programs
Monitor care coordination by scheduling appointments, conducting outreach, coordinating with community providers, and updating patient goals
Schedule, facilitate, and document therapy sessions
Update safety plans and support the Intensive Outpatient Program as needed
Serve as a liaison between health-system resources and community providers
Bridge communication across care departments to provide seamless, patient-centered care
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and work in partnership with inpatient case managers
Advocate for patient health, safety, rights, choice, and access to services
Document initial assessments and discharge/follow-up action plans in medical records
Participate in professional development and educational activities
Precept and assist in training new team members
Seek clinical supervision when needed
Follow policies and assume accountability for patient outcomes, safety, and assigned responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's in Social Work OR Master's Degree eligible for Kansas BSRB license
Current required licensure/certification: LSCSW, LMSW, LCPC, LPC, LMFT, LCP, or LMLP through the State Board of Behavioral Sciences
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
Experience in a health care setting preferred
Knowledge of medical/nursing needs, social work, disease processes, and community resources
Ability to maintain current licensure
Ability to work within scope of practice and comply with policies, procedures, standards, and Corporate Compliance requirements
Ability to participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
Ability to document assessments and follow-up action plans in the patient's medical record
Ability to provide evidence-based counseling, care coordination, patient advocacy, and post-crisis support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Professional development activities
Educational opportunities
Clinical supervision when needed