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Behavioral Health Program Manager II - Tracy House Group Home

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

Tracy Group Home

Kansas City, Missouri

Community Mental Health Center

Full time

8:00AM - 4:30PM

40

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, Tracy House is an 11-bed, unlocked IRTS (Intensive Residential Treatment Services) group home that serves clients. 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 Tracy 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 through 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. 

• Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package. 

Minimum Requirements
1. Master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited program in social work, psychology, counseling, or any other related human services field approved by the State of Missouri.
2. Must be a Qualified Mental Health Provider (i.e. 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, both verbal 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 Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and must continue to meet these requirements as a condition of employment. 
7. Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment.