Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs in Kansas City, MO

Behavioral Health Specialist jobs in Kansas City are concentrated in the Midtown Corridor, the Country Club Plaza area, and the eastern Truman Road district, with strong demand across community mental health centers, hospital systems, and school-based programs. Employers hiring right now include University Health KC, KC CARE Health Center, and Saint Luke's. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

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Top employerUniversity Health KC
Top credentialBachelor of Science
Companies hiring6

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University Health KC
Operations Coordinator - Behavioral Health - FT (Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30p)
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University Health KC
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Operations Coordinator - Behavioral Health - FT (Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30p)
University Health KC
Kansas City, Missouri
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Registered Nurse (RN) | Behavioral Health - Contract - Nights
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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Added 1w ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Behavioral Health - Contract - Nights
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Kansas City, Missouri
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Research & Academia
$46.5 - $54.75/hr
1,001-5,000

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Saint Luke's
Registered Nurse - Pediatric Behavioral Health
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Saint Luke's
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Registered Nurse - Pediatric Behavioral Health
Saint Luke's
Kansas City, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPI Certification
10,000+

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Heartland ABA
Behavioral Health Technician: RBT Training Sponsored
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Heartland ABA
Added 2w ago
Behavioral Health Technician: RBT Training Sponsored
Heartland ABA
Kansas City, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$20 - $26/hr
51-200

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Behavioral Health Specialist Job Market in Kansas City

Who's Hiring

  • University Health KC
    University Health KC91
  • KC CARE Health Center
    KC CARE Health Center12
  • Saint Luke's
    Saint Luke's6
  • Heartland ABA
    Heartland ABA6
  • Burrell Behavioral Health
    Burrell Behavioral Health6

Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs in Kansas City: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a behavioral health specialist job in Kansas City?

Kansas City's strongest hiring comes from its network of federally qualified health centers, community mental health centers in the urban core, and large hospital systems anchored in the Midtown and Research Medical District areas. Candidates with experience in crisis intervention, substance use counseling, or trauma-informed care have a clear edge locally. Targeting school districts and county-contracted behavioral health programs also opens doors quickly in this market.

Which companies hire behavioral health specialists in Kansas City?

Companies currently hiring behavioral health specialists in Kansas City include University Health KC, KC CARE Health Center, and Saint Luke's, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Kansas City's employer mix leans toward integrated health systems, nonprofit community behavioral health agencies, and county-funded programs serving both the Missouri and Kansas sides of the metro.

How can I get a behavioral health specialist job in Kansas City with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Kansas City is through community mental health centers like those operating under the Missouri community behavioral health network, which regularly hire case managers and paraprofessional support staff without requiring prior clinical licensure. School districts across the Kansas City metro also hire behavioral health aides and student support specialists at the entry level. Volunteering or completing a practicum with a county-contracted crisis stabilization unit builds the local resume employers here recognize most.

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