Behavioral Health Program Manager II - Cadence House Group Home

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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:

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, orany 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, bothverbal 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 FleetDriving Safety and Compliance Policy and must continue to meet these requirements as a conditionof employment.
7. Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management orEducators in the established timeline for continued employment.