Program Manager, School Behavioral Health

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Program Manager of School-Based Behavioral Health works closely with the Manager of School Health Initiatives and hospital staff to plan, implement, evaluate, and sustain data-driven school-connected behavioral and mental health programming in the community. In this role, the Program Manager: leads, participates in, and coordinates strategic planning discussions with/between hospital and school leaders to identify strategic alignment and growth areas; organizes and participates in educational opportunities for hospital staff to reach school and community groups; strengthens partnerships between hospital staff, schools, and community-based organizations.

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Manages and establishes School-Based Behavioral Health Programs in coordination with Developmental and Behavioral Health providers:

Creates dashboards and tracks progress of programs in their entirety.
• Assesses effectiveness of program implementation and supports future sustainability planning.
• Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of mental and behavioral health school health-related special events.
• Supports the oversight of the Community Outreach Portal and follow-up processes.

Manages program data for reporting to various internal and external audiences, including Community Benefit reporting:

• Creates reports, presentations and articles related to program activities.
• Utilizes quality improvement process to influence outcomes and services.
• Engages appropriate stakeholders in planning processes and ongoing activities.

Strengthens partnerships and existing collaborative relationships with schools and education related community-based organizations:

• Attends and coordinates school-based community outreach events.
• Coordinates communication and engagement strategies with schools.
• Engages appropriate stakeholders in planning processes and ongoing activities.

Supports annual collection and analysis of regional school related programs and services currently available:

• Coordinates efforts to collect internal school-related programs and practices.
• Supports in the creation of annual CM school-health catalogue mental and behavioral health insert.

• Bachelor's Degree required. Education in Behavioral Health or non-profit preferred, plus 3-5 years' experience.
• Experience in public health, community health and experience with school-based programming preferred

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $24.31/hr, but your salaried offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children's Mercy locations and may not work from home.

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.