Behavioral Health Specialist - Nights, Treatment and Recovery Center (TRC)
Lawrence, KS Lawrence, KS $16.
25 - $22.
32 an hour $16.
25 - $22.
32 an hour Caring.
Hope.
Giving back.
Our mission at the Bert Nash Center as the Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) of Douglas County is to advance the health of the community through comprehensive behavioral health services responsive to evolving needs and changing environments.
We accomplish this by believing in our team.
Each person that works for the Bert Nash Center contributes directly to the success of our clients, organization, and community.
Our values of compassion, integrity, equity and hope reflect in everything we do.
BNC is currently staffing for the Treatment and Recovery Center (TRC) of Douglas County.
Pay is based on experience from $16.
25 -$22.
32 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials.
This is a 36 hour per week, non-exempt, benefits eligible position.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, KPERS retirement, life insurance, employer-paid short term disability, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free counseling and resources, and generous PTO.
There is a sign-on bonus of $1500 for night shift.
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Behavioral Health Specialist provides monitoring and supportive services in an urgent care and medical setting that serves individuals across the lifespan through a multidisciplinary and collaborative service approach.
Some specific duties of the Behavioral Health Specialist include but are not limited to:
Maintains a safe, stable, supportive, and productive environment during the time spent with patients for the purpose of stabilizing episodes of crisis; Monitors patient safety; Provides services on an as-needed basis for attendant, psychosocial, and crisis observation; The Behavioral Health Specialist provides coordination of care and psychoeducation to patients, families, and staff regarding care, intervention, prevention, and out-patient treatment recommendations; Provides individualized support in reference to the patient's treatment goals and objectives within the crisis episode; providing attendant care in a variety of settings; providing crisis observation within a crisis stabilization setting; Collaborates with members of Behavioral Health Partners, including psychiatrists, behavior health crisis clinicians, nursing staff, and substance use providers to enhance skill and effectiveness in treating patients; Implements structured time, activities, and behavioral interventions designed to increase daily living skills or facilitate crisis stabilization and prepare patients for return back to community or next level of care; Engages patients during unstructured times to help build needed social or recovery-oriented skills; and Delivers reimbursable hours of service compliant with established departmental standards.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Qualifications:
Including but not limited to:
One year of college course work in the field of human services or one year of experience in the field of human services; or other experiences with individuals across the lifespan who experience symptoms of behavioral health and can serve a basis for understanding symptoms and treatment; a combination of at least one year of education, and/or work, and/or experience in the field of human services can substitute for a year in any one area; Reliable transportation and valid, unrestricted driver's license; Ability to fully commit to night schedule and 12 hour shifts; Must be 21 years or older; and Prior computer experience and basic computer fluency; willingness and ability to learn new programs; familiarity with MS Sharepoint is a plus.
Bert Nash Center requires proof of Covid-19 immunization prior to starting any position.
Covid-19 vaccine series must be completed or in process to be cleared for new hire orientation.
All employees of the TRC require an annual TB screening.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
25 - $22.
32 an hour $16.
25 - $22.
32 an hour Caring.
Hope.
Giving back.
Our mission at the Bert Nash Center as the Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) of Douglas County is to advance the health of the community through comprehensive behavioral health services responsive to evolving needs and changing environments.
We accomplish this by believing in our team.
Each person that works for the Bert Nash Center contributes directly to the success of our clients, organization, and community.
Our values of compassion, integrity, equity and hope reflect in everything we do.
BNC is currently staffing for the Treatment and Recovery Center (TRC) of Douglas County.
Pay is based on experience from $16.
25 -$22.
32 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials.
This is a 36 hour per week, non-exempt, benefits eligible position.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, KPERS retirement, life insurance, employer-paid short term disability, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free counseling and resources, and generous PTO.
There is a sign-on bonus of $1500 for night shift.
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Behavioral Health Specialist provides monitoring and supportive services in an urgent care and medical setting that serves individuals across the lifespan through a multidisciplinary and collaborative service approach.
Some specific duties of the Behavioral Health Specialist include but are not limited to:
Maintains a safe, stable, supportive, and productive environment during the time spent with patients for the purpose of stabilizing episodes of crisis; Monitors patient safety; Provides services on an as-needed basis for attendant, psychosocial, and crisis observation; The Behavioral Health Specialist provides coordination of care and psychoeducation to patients, families, and staff regarding care, intervention, prevention, and out-patient treatment recommendations; Provides individualized support in reference to the patient's treatment goals and objectives within the crisis episode; providing attendant care in a variety of settings; providing crisis observation within a crisis stabilization setting; Collaborates with members of Behavioral Health Partners, including psychiatrists, behavior health crisis clinicians, nursing staff, and substance use providers to enhance skill and effectiveness in treating patients; Implements structured time, activities, and behavioral interventions designed to increase daily living skills or facilitate crisis stabilization and prepare patients for return back to community or next level of care; Engages patients during unstructured times to help build needed social or recovery-oriented skills; and Delivers reimbursable hours of service compliant with established departmental standards.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Qualifications:
Including but not limited to:
One year of college course work in the field of human services or one year of experience in the field of human services; or other experiences with individuals across the lifespan who experience symptoms of behavioral health and can serve a basis for understanding symptoms and treatment; a combination of at least one year of education, and/or work, and/or experience in the field of human services can substitute for a year in any one area; Reliable transportation and valid, unrestricted driver's license; Ability to fully commit to night schedule and 12 hour shifts; Must be 21 years or older; and Prior computer experience and basic computer fluency; willingness and ability to learn new programs; familiarity with MS Sharepoint is a plus.
Bert Nash Center requires proof of Covid-19 immunization prior to starting any position.
Covid-19 vaccine series must be completed or in process to be cleared for new hire orientation.
All employees of the TRC require an annual TB screening.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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