Full Time Behavioral Health Specialist
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 Youth Crisis 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. The schedule shift for this position is 3pm-11pm, Friday through Tuesday. 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). First review of applications will be August 14th.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working in a human services field are required.
- Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions.
- Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.
Nice To Haves
- A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is preferred.
- Experience working with adolescents in a behavioral health 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 youth 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 youth with managing their emotions.
- Assists and supports individual treatment/recovery goals.
- Assists youth 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.
- Transports individuals receiving services to appointments, activities, and/or work.
Benefits
- wonderful benefits
- retirement plans
- wellness incentives
- a great organizational culture
- shift differential specific to overnight hours($1.50/hr)
- weekend hours ($0.75/hr)
- evening hours ($0.75/hr)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
