Older Adult Mental Health Specialist

Tri-County Mental Health, DBA Beacon Mental Health • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Older Adult Mental Health Specialist provides case management, care coordination, education, outreach, and program support to adults age 60+ experiencing mental health and age-related challenges. The Specialist connects older adults, caregivers, healthcare providers, and community organizations to promote recovery, independence, healthy aging, and quality of life.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Gerontology, or a related field required; master's degree preferred.
• Equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and required auto insurance.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• 1–3 years of experience in behavioral health, case management, community outreach, education, or related services, preferably with older adults or caregivers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn electronic health record systems.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience facilitating presentations, educational programs, or support groups preferred.
• Knowledge of behavioral health, aging services, community resources, public benefits, and the needs of older adults and caregivers.
• Understanding of trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered care.
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships, solve problems, manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management, assessments, individualized care planning, advocacy, and resource coordination.
• Connect clients with mental health and medical care, housing, financial assistance, transportation, home health, nutrition, and social services.
• Respond to referrals and assist with behavioral health crises and treatment coordination.
• Collaborate with clients, families, caregivers, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Educate clients and caregivers about mental health, treatment, coping strategies, and community resources.
• Build partnerships with senior centers, senior living communities, healthcare providers, and other organizations serving older adults.
• Develop and present evidence-based education on behavioral health, healthy aging, grief, depression, caregiver wellness, and related topics.
• Facilitate support groups, community classes, workshops, wellness events, and outreach activities.
• Represent the agency at community meetings, coalitions, and networking events.
• Promote Older Adult Programming through newsletters, flyers, email, social media, and other communications.
• Track program activities and outcomes and assist with grant reporting and funding efforts.
• Promo the annual Older Adult and Caregivers Conference and other special events.
• Complete required documentation and maintain compliance with agency, funding, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain knowledge of Missouri Adult Abuse and Neglect Mandatory Reporting requirements.
• Maintain required certifications, training, licensure (if applicable), driver's license, transportation, and insurance.
• Meet productivity and performance expectations and perform other assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level