Therapeutic Support Specialist (Mental Health Tech) – Group Home – PRN

University Health

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a PRN Therapeutic Support Specialist! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Join our dynamic team at University Health Behavioral Health Residential Housing as a Therapeutic Support Specialist/Mental Health Technician and become a vital part of empowering residents to lead fulfilling, independent lives!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (no college degree required).
• Must obtain Heartsavers CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintain it for continued employment.
• Complete the licensure course and exam within the first 90 days of employment. Certification must remain current per the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS).
• Obtain a valid Class E Missouri or Kansas driver’s license.
• Must be comfortable and competent operating a 15-passenger van within 3 months of employment and obey all traffic laws while on duty.
• Successfully clear the Family Care Registry background check.
• Complete all required training as outlined during orientation and by leadership within established timelines for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Personal lived experience with recovery from mental health or substance use disorders is valued in our setting.
• Preference for candidates with documented experience assisting patients with activities of daily living (e.g. home health or residential experience).
• Prior experience in a mental health care setting is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents in fun activities that help them reconnect to things they enjoy and make them feel good about themselves.
• Help residents develop essential life skills like cooking and cleaning, how to cope with their symptoms, and problem solving.
• Lead outings, assist with medication administration (training provided), and create a warm and welcoming environment where residents thrive.
• Be available to pick up shifts with two hours' notice more times than not.
• Pick up a minimum of 24 hours of shifts each month (shifts are 4, 8, and 12 hours).

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule: Pick up shifts that work for your life and make your own schedule. We have shifts available on weekdays, overnights, evenings, and weekends.
• Pay rates that stand out in the industry, in addition to shift differentials for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.
• State-of-the-art training (Recovery-Orientated Cognitive Therapy)

What This Job Offers

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