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Case worker - Behavioral Health Community - FT (Mon-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm)

Behavioral HealthNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

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  • Case worker - Behavioral Health Community - FT (Mon-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm)
  • 101 Truman Medical Center
  • Job Location
  • UH Behavioral Health
  • Kansas City, Missouri

Department: Community Mental Health Center

Position Type: Full time

Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

As a Community Support Specialist, you’ll be on the front lines of client care, offering behavioral and socially rehabilitative services that help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

You’ll work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and provide the support they need in key areas such as emotional wellbeing, finances, social life, and career goals. You’ll also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure every client gets the comprehensive care they deserve.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Psychology, Social Work, relevant human services field, Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support, or the equivalent in a combination of a degree, college course work and experience.

  • Must have good verbal and written communication skill
  • Good leadership skills
  • Ability to evaluate program outcomes
  • Ability to work with multicultural staff and clientele

Must be willing and able to meet with clientele in the community to include, but not limited to, community gathering spaces, Drop-In Centers and homes.

If driving is a requirement for the employee, he/she 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. (Have a valid driver’s license and pass MVR criteria).

When working in the Employment Services department possesses an approved Benefits Planning certification, or will obtain it within 12 months of employment to remain in the position.

Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment

Key Responsibilities

The Community Support Specialist provides behavioral and rehabilitative services to clients to improve their emotional, financial, and social well-being. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care and meet with clients in various community settings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant human services field or an associate degree in Behavioral Health Support. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work with diverse populations, and a valid driver's license for community travel.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Case managementVerbal communicationProgram evaluationMulticultural engagementClient advocacyCrisis intervention

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 17.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Case worker - Behavioral Health Community - FT (Mon-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm) at University Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

Living in Kansas City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$251k
Typical market rent
$1,428/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.