Full Time Behavioral Health Specialist (Support Provider II)

Johnson County Kansas • Shawnee, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson County Mental Health is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of a Full-time, Behavioral Health Specialist for the Adult Crisis Stabilization Center, a new program at the Johnson County Mental Health Center. The unit has 24/7 operations and typically individuals stay in the program for up to 3-5 days. This position is eligible for a shift differential specific to overnight hours($1.50/hr), weekend hours ($0.75/hr), and evening hours ($0.75/hr). Schedule shifts available for this position: Overnight shift: Monday through Friday, 11pm-7am Evening shift: Monday through Friday, 3pm-11pm Posting will remain open until position is filled.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience working in a human services field

Nice To Haves

• A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is preferred
• Experience working with adults in a behavioral health setting is preferred
• Experience working with individuals in a behavioral health and/or substance use setting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision
• Provides crisis interventions (including evidence based practices to maintain the safety of individuals)
• Monitors adult interactions and behaviors
• Monitors medication administration as prescribed
• Monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals
• Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals
• Assists clients with managing their emotions
• Assists and supports individual treatment/recovery goals
• Assists clients in developing positive coping skills
• Develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers
• Organizes and participates in meetings related to care coordination
• Completes documentation for direct services provided to ensure timely and accurate completion
• May transport individuals receiving services to appointments, activities, and/or work

Benefits

• Wonderful benefits
• Retirement plans
• Wellness incentives
• Shift differential specific to overnight hours($1.50/hr)
• Shift differential specific to weekend hours ($0.75/hr)
• Shift differential specific to evening hours ($0.75/hr)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED