Full Time Behavioral Health Specialist (Support Provider II)

Johnson County Kansas•Shawnee, KS

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About The Position

Johnson County Mental Health is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Specialist for the Adult Detox Unit at the Johnson County Mental Health Center. The unit operates 24/7, and individuals typically stay for up to 3–5 days. The position is scheduled for overnight shifts from Saturday through Wednesday, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.; the first shift of the week begins Saturday at 11 p.m., and the last ends Thursday at 7 a.m. The role is eligible for shift differentials of $1.50 per hour for overnight hours and $0.75 per hour for weekend and evening hours. The posting remains open until the position is filled. The specialist supports adults receiving behavioral health and detox services by assisting with personal care, providing crisis intervention, monitoring safety, behavior, medication administration, and mental and physical condition, and supporting treatment and recovery goals. The position also involves coaching individuals in life and coping skills, coordinating care, documenting services, and possibly transporting individuals to appointments, activities, or work. Staff are expected to use organization-approved ambient listening technology for clinical documentation in accordance with applicable policies and client privacy requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience working in a human services field.
Successful reference and background screening is required.
Education may be substituted for experience.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Experience working with adults in a behavioral health setting.
Experience working with individuals in a behavioral health and/or substance use setting.

Responsibilities

Provide, assist with, or coach individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision.
Provide crisis interventions, including evidence-based practices to maintain individuals’ safety.
Monitor adult interactions and behaviors.
Monitor medication administration as prescribed.
Monitor and document individuals’ mental and physical condition.
Teach, coach, and guide individuals in skills that support productive lives.
Help clients manage emotions and develop positive coping skills.
Support individual treatment and recovery goals.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with service recipients, families, and other service providers.
Organize and participate in care-coordination meetings.
Complete timely and accurate documentation of direct services provided, using organization-approved ambient listening technology as required and following applicable policies and client privacy requirements.
May transport individuals receiving services to appointments, activities, and/or work.
May be called upon to assist other departments during a declared emergency.