YPP Group Leader Assistant PT
The Guidance Center Inc·Atchison, Kansas
The Guidance Center Inc·Atchison, Kansas
Provide attendant care and support for clients in the YPP program, including facilitating group interactions and problem-solving. Responsible for transporting clients to appointments and maintaining clinical documentation according to quality standards.
Description The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center and Certified Behavioral Health Clinic serving Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas.
We provide high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Joining the team at TGC offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the most vulnerable members of our community.
At our center, we offer a unique combination of counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services, all under one roof.
We are deeply committed to our clients and are dedicated to implementing a comprehensive model of care.
The Guidance Center (TGC) is currently seeking a YPP Group Leader Assistant - PT to be the newest member of our innovative interdisciplinary team.
This position provides attendant care services to clients participating in the Center’s YPP program.
Evenings Required (1+ days per week after 5 p).
EDUCATION: High school graduate or GED required. Must have completed one year of college course work in the field of human services, or have one year of experience in the field of human services, or one year combination of education and work experience in the field of human services.
Required: at least 6 months' experience working with individuals in the community. Experience gained through practicum experience or volunteer work can be included.
experience working with individuals with mental health issues.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and either one year of college coursework or experience in human services. Must have at least 6 months of experience working with individuals in the community.
Market context
In Kansas, behavioral health hiring often centers on clinicians who can work across outpatient, school-based, and community settings, with demand strongest for candidates who are license-eligible and comfortable with complex caseloads. These roles are competitive because employers look for a master’s degree, clinical conceptualization skills for eating disorders and dual diagnoses, and readiness to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure steps and highlight any direct experience with co-occurring conditions in your application.
