Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Kansas City, MO
Behavioral Health Manager jobs in Kansas City are in strong demand, concentrated in the Crossroads Arts District, Midtown, and the Country Club Plaza corridor, across community mental health centers, health systems, and integrated care organizations. Employers hiring right now include University Health KC, KC CARE Health Center, and Saint Luke's. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Operations Coordinator - Behavioral Health - FT (Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30p) 101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
UH Behavioral Health Kansas City, MissouriDepartment
Position Type
Work Schedule
Hours Per Week
Job Description
Viewed as the single point of contact in coordination of all activities related to the administrative operations of the department, which includes responding to requests for services and assistance from staff, patients and other guests. Collect and maintain data, create reports, graphs and charts for data analysis. Maintain a document library as required for information record keeping. Maintain databases, websites, and other information resources. Provide administrative support to staff as assigned by Management. This person is able to work independently on long term assignments.
Minimum Requirements
1. Associates Degree or equivalent in combination of education and experience
2. Two years office management experience.
3. Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
4. Professional demeanor and excellent customer relations skills in a stressful environment. Ability to handle issues with tact and confidentiality.
5. Ability to problem solve and handle patient and staff information with tact and confidentiality
6. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multi-task.
7. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Access.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Three to five years office management and supervisory experience
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Who's Hiring
- University Health KC91

- KC CARE Health Center12

- Saint Luke's6

- Heartland ABA6

- Burrell Behavioral Health6

Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Kansas City: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a behavioral health manager job in Kansas City?
The strongest hiring comes from Kansas City's community mental health centers, federally qualified health centers, and the city's major hospital networks with integrated behavioral health programs. Concentrating your search in Midtown, the Crossroads, and east Kansas City will surface the most openings. Candidates with experience managing multidisciplinary teams, familiarity with value-based care contracts, and Missouri Medicaid documentation practices stand out in this market.
Which companies hire behavioral health managers in Kansas City?
Employers hiring behavioral health managers in Kansas City right now include University Health KC, KC CARE Health Center, and Saint Luke's, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Kansas City's hiring mix leans toward nonprofit community behavioral health agencies, regional health systems with outpatient psychiatric services, and managed care organizations operating in the greater metro area.
How can I get a behavioral health manager job in Kansas City with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Kansas City is moving into a team lead or senior clinician role at a community mental health center or federally qualified health center, then stepping into management from there. Kansas City's network of nonprofit behavioral health agencies and county-contracted crisis services regularly hire supervisors from within, and familiarity with Missouri's community mental health system and its grant-funded programs gives local candidates a concrete edge.
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