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Behavioral Health Program Manager II - Cadence House Group Home

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

Crossroads Group Home

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Community Mental Health Center

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

7:00AM - 4:00PM

Hours Per Week

40

If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:

UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.

UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building , located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

Job Description

University Health Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Group Home Manager to lead our team in providing exceptional care to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Located in the heart of Kansas City, Cadence House is an 11-bed, unlocked IRTS (Intensive Residential Treatment Services) group home that serves clients involved in the legal system who have been deemed Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST). These clients have committed low-level offenses but face serious mental health challenges. Our goal is to stabilize symptoms, build life skills, and help clients transition back into the community with confidence.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

At Cadence House, you’ll have the unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals as they work toward wellness and independence. You’ll be leading a team of passionate Mental Health Techs, providing guidance, mentorship, and clinical expertise to help clients thrive. We foster a supportive, team-oriented environment where your input is valued, professional growth is encouraged, and work-life balance is a priority. Providing innovative care is important to us. You’ll have the autonomy to lead while always having the support of your team and director to help navigate challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead and support a team of Mental Health Techs working across day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

· Implement Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) , a transformative Evidenced-Base Practice that we’ll provide you with specialized training for.

· Oversee clinical needs and treatment planning for clients

· Foster a compassionate and inclusive atmosphere that promotes client well-being and growth, while ensuring that all staff feel valued and empowered in their roles.

· Work collaboratively with other residential managers and rotate on-call duties to ensure consistent support for our team.

Perks of the Position:

· Monday-Friday day schedule with occasional flexibility to support your team on varying shifts.

· Comprehensive CT-R training , giving you cutting-edge tools to support clients in their recovery journey.

· The Director of Residential Housing is deeply committed to making sure you have a healthy work-life balance. They are known for being highly attentive to the needs of their team and will go the extra mile to ensure that your schedule is manageable and that you have the time you need for yourself outside of work.

· Opportunity to help hire and shape your team as Cadence House opens its doors.

· Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package.

Minimum Requirements

1. Master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited program in social work, psychology, counseling, or any other related human services field approved by the State of Missouri.

2. Must be a Qualified Mental Health Provider (i.e. RN, Social Worker, Licensed Counselor, OT, etc.)

3. Two years’ experience; one of which was working with the behavioral health population.

4. Must be licensed or licensable in the State of Missouri. Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and a willingness to work with multicultural staff and clientele.

5. Staff with a master’s degree in social work are required to have a minimum licensure of MO LMSW. (If LMSW hasn't been obtained, still apply as there may be a pathway forward.)

6. Staff 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.

7. 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.