Johnson County Kansas·Shawnee, Kansas
The Behavioral Health Specialist provides crisis intervention, monitors medication administration, and documents the mental and physical condition of individuals. They also coach clients on personal care, recovery goals, and positive coping skills to enable productive lives.
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Johnson County Mental Health is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of a Full-time, Behavioral Health Specialist for the Adult Crisis Stabilization Center, a new program at the Johnson County Mental Health Center.
The unit has 24/7 operations and typically individuals stay in the program for up to 3-5 days.
This position is eligible for a shift differential specific to overnight hours($1.50/hr), weekend hours ($0.75/hr), and evening hours ($0.75/hr).
Schedule shifts available for this position: Evening shift: Monday through Friday, 3pm-11pm Posting will remain open until position is filled.
Job duties include: Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; provides crisis interventions (including evidence based practices to maintain the safety of individuals); monitors adult interactions and behaviors; monitors medication administration as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals. Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assists clients with managing their emotions, assists and supports individual treatment/recovery goals and assist clients in developing positive coping skills; develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers. Organizes and participates in meetings related to care coordination; completes documentation for direct services provided to ensure timely and accurate completion. May transport individuals receiving services to appointments, activities, and/or work. Job Requirements Minimum Job Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working in a human services field are required. A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is preferred. Experience working with adults in a behavioral health setting is preferred. Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.
Experience working with individuals in a behavioral health and/or substance use setting is preferred. Education/Experience Substitutions: Education may be substituted for experience. All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in a human services field. A valid driver's license is preferred, as is experience working with adults in a behavioral health or substance use setting.
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.