Therapeutic Support Specialist – Group Home – PRN

Job Description

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!

What You'll Do

• Connect: Engage residents in fun activities that help them reconnect to things they enjoy and make them feel good about themselves.
• Teach: Help residents develop essential life skills like cooking and cleaning, how to cope with their symptoms, and problem solving.
• Support: Lead outings, assist with medication administration (training provided), and create a warm and welcoming environment where residents thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Know that what you do makes a real difference in the lives of our residents.
• Training & Growth: Gain valuable experience and skills in mental health care. Receive state-of-the-art training (Recovery-Orientated Cognitive Therapy) that will help you be effective in your work and see more successes.
• Pay: Enjoy pay rates that stand out in the industry, in addition to shift differentials for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (no college degree required).
• Heartsavers CPR Certification: Must obtain Heartsavers CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintain it for continued employment.
• LIMA Licensure: 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).
• Driver’s License: 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.
• Family Care Registry Clearance: Successfully clear the Family Care Registry background check.
• Training: Complete all required training as outlined during orientation and by leadership within established timelines for continued employment.
• 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).

Preferred Qualifications

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