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Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center

Behavioral Health Specialist Days & Nights - Treatment & Recovery Center

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, Lawrence, Kansas, us, 66045

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Behavioral Health Specialist Days & Nights - Treatment & Recovery Center

Pay is commensurate with experience within a range of $18.75 - $22.32 per hour. Part time benefited (36 hours per week), non-exempt, benefits eligible. Bert Nash offers excellent benefits which include medical, dental, vision, KPERS retirement, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free counseling and resources, and generous PTO.

Under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Specialist 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.

Under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Specialist 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

Maintaining a safe, stable, supportive, and productive environment during the time spent with patients for the purpose of stabilizing episodes of crisis. Monitoring and documenting patient safety, including 1:1 observation, and 15-minute safety checks on each patient. Participates in SAFE clinch training and demonstrates proficient knowledge in how to utilize SAFE clinch methods during episodes of crisis. Providing services on an as-needed basis for attendant, psychosocial, and crisis observation. Assists with activities of daily living including but not limited to; ambulating, monitoring bathroom and shower use, delivering meal trays, snacks and beverages to patients. Providing care items as requested and approved by provider and nursing staff. Demonstrates the ability to take accurate vital signs and alert medical staff if vital signs are out of parameter. Inventory of patient belongings and documenting inventory in the EHR. Strong oral and written communication, and organizational skills. QUALIFICATIONS include but not limited to:

Reliable transportation and valid, unrestricted driver's license. Be 21 years or older. Prior computer experience and basic computer fluency; willingness and ability to learn new programs; familiarity with MS SharePoint is a plus. Assignment at the TRC requires pre-employment drug screening, proof of Covid-19 immunization, flu immunization and TB screening prior to starting any position. All must be completed or in process/scheduled to be cleared for new hire orientation. 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. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. Other duties as assigned.