Provide essential care and support to adults with mental illness in a residential setting. Responsibilities include leading therapeutic activities, teaching practical life skills, and assisting with medication administration.
If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply. Therapeutic Support Specialist – Mental Health Technician (M-F 3:00pm–11:30pm) 101 Truman Medical Center Job Location Crossroads Group Home Kansas City, Missouri Department Community Mental Health Center Position Type Full time Work Schedule 3:00PM - 11:30PM Hours Per Week 40
Join Our Team as a Therapeutic Support Specialist! Are you passionate about mental health care and looking for evening work? Join University Health Behavioral Health Residential Services as a Therapeutic Support Specialist on our evening shift team! Support adults with mental illness while enjoying a consistent weekday schedule: Monday–Friday, 3 PM–11:30 PM.
As a Therapeutic Support Specialist on our residential care team, you will provide essential care and support to residents, helping them thrive in a safe and supportive environment. Your responsibilities will include: Engage and Connect: Lead fun, meaningful activities that promote confidence, joy, and emotional well-being for residents. Teach Life Skills: Guide residents in developing practical skills like cooking, cleaning, symptom management, and problem-solving. Provide Support: Assist with outings, medication administration (training provided), and maintaining a welcoming, recovery-focused environment.
We offer more than just a job — we provide purpose and growth opportunities: Purpose-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with mental illness.
Competitive Pay: Standout pay rates, with shift differentials for evenings, overnights, and weekends.
Training & Development: Receive specialized training in Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) to see real success in your work and advance your skills.
Who We're Looking For: We are seeking compassionate individuals with these qualities: Mental Health Advocates: Passionate about supporting adults with severe mental illness in their recovery journeys.
Adaptable Problem-Solvers: Able to stay calm, think critically, and handle challenges effectively.
Culturally Humble Professionals: Respectful of diversity and dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive environment.
Relationship Builders: Skilled at creating meaningful connections and fostering trust with residents and teammates.
Ready to Make a Difference? Join a team that cares as much as you do. Apply today to start your career as a Therapeutic Support Specialist and help us create brighter futures for our residents!
We are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals who meet the following minimum qualifications and can contribute to a supportive environment for our residents:
Complete all required training as outlined during orientation and by leadership within established timelines for continued employment.
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.
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