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Behavioral Health Consultant (LCSW or LPC) - Lakewood Health Home Primary Care101 Truman Medical Center
UH Lakewood Medical CenterKansas City, Missouri
Health Home Medical UHTMC
Full time
8:00AM - 4:30PM
40
Are you passionate about mental health and love the idea of working side-by-side with medical professionals to make a real difference in people’s lives? We’re on the lookout for a Behavioral Health Consultant to join our Primary Care/Health Home team—someone who thrives on collaboration, values whole-person care, and brings warmth and expertise to every interaction.
As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you’ll be the go-to pro helping patients tackle behavioral health challenges, manage chronic conditions, and take control of their well-being—all while supporting primary care providers and playing a vital role in integrated care.
What You’ll Be Doing
Screen and assess individuals for mental health and substance use concerns
Provide brief, targeted behavioral health interventions to help patients make meaningful changes
Offer behavioral support strategies that empower patients to manage chronic illnesses and improve overall health
Collaborate with primary care teams to address behavioral health needs in real-time
Share knowledge and educate patients using tailored, easy-to-understand resources
Be a vital part of the clinic’s mission by supporting a team-based care approach
Deliver direct care and consultation that meets all professional and program standards
Prioritize safety, quality, and inclusivity in every interaction
Ensure care is always age-appropriate and patient-centered
Bring a friendly, approachable attitude to every patient, visitor, and colleague
Stay sharp and informed—keeping up with all compliance, licensing, and ethical standards
What You’ll Bring
A Master’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent education/experience combo
Current licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
At least 3 years of experience in a healthcare setting
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to read and speak English fluently
You won’t just be another provider—you’ll be a key voice on the care team, a champion of mind-body health, and a part of a mission that truly matters. Our team values collaboration, compassion, and continuous learning. Plus, we believe in having each other’s backs.
Sound like your kind of role? Apply now and help us create a healthier, more connected future—one patient at a time
University Health (UH) has all the things you expect from a great health system. With two acute care academic hospital locations, the largest, most comprehensive behavioral health program in the area, a long-term care facility and multiple primary care practices, UH provides the highest quality care – from routine screenings to the most complicated cases. We are the primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, so our doctors are academic specialists who teach tomorrow’s doctors the very latest updates.
University Health Truman Medical Center, our downtown campus, is one of the busiest Level One Trauma Center in the city. Providers offer the full range of services with specialties in chronic disease management, high risk pregnancy and sleep disorders along with the state-of-the art Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Center.
University Health 1, located at 2101 Charlotte Street is an outpatient care and day-surgery center, with sixteen clinics including Sabates Eye Center, Plastic Surgery, Hernia repair and Medical Imaging with Siemens 3D Mammography.
At University Health 2, 2211 Charlotte St, providers offer Primary and Women's Care.
In eastern Jackson County, University Health Lakewood Medical Center sits on 300 acres of beautiful wooded grounds. We are a community hospital providing the continuum of care— from emergency medicine to a nationally-certified orthopaedic joint replacement program — as well as The Family Birthplace, We have several family medical care centers and a radiology center, Medical Imaging Eastland, that provides the latest in technology and specialized breast cancer care.
Mission
University Health is an academic health center providing accessible, state-of-the-art quality healthcare to our community regardless of the ability to pay.
