On-Call Behavioral Health Specialist (Support Provider II)

$42,848 - $57,970/Yr

Johnson County Kansas - Shawnee, KS

Full-time

Onsite - Shawnee, KS

About the position

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you're searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government! Johnson County Mental Health is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of an on-call Behavioral Health Specialist for the Treatment Recovery Place. The unit operates 24/7, and typically individuals stay in the program for 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). The first review of applications will be on August 26th. Job duties include providing assistance with personal care needs with limited supervision, crisis interventions (including evidence-based practices to maintain the safety of individuals), monitoring youth interactions and behaviors, and medication administration as prescribed. The specialist will also monitor and document the mental and physical condition of individuals. Additionally, the role involves teaching, coaching, and providing guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives for individuals. This includes assisting individuals with managing their emotions, supporting individual treatment/recovery goals, and developing positive coping skills. Building and maintaining a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers is crucial. The specialist will organize and participate in meetings related to care coordination and complete documentation for direct services provided to ensure timely and accurate completion. Transporting individuals receiving services to appointments, activities, and/or work is also part of the job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with personal care needs with limited supervision.
• Provides crisis interventions to maintain the safety of individuals.
• Monitors youth interactions and behaviors.
• Monitors medication administration as prescribed.
• Monitors and documents the mental and physical condition of individuals.
• Teaches, coaches, and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals.
• Assists individuals with managing their emotions and supports individual treatment/recovery goals.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience working in a human services field.
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a behavioral health setting is preferred.
• Education may be substituted for experience.

Benefits

• Shift differential for overnight, weekend, and evening hours.
• Wellness incentives.
• Retirement plans.
• Great organizational culture.