Therapeutic Support Specialist – Mental Health Tech (M-F 7am–3:30pm)

Crossroads Group Home

Full time

R0018999

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Therapeutic Support Specialist – Mental Health Tech (M-F 7am–3:30pm)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

Crossroads Group Home

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Community Mental Health Center

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

7:00AM - 3:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Therapeutic Support Specialist !

Are you passionate about mental health care ? Join University Health Behavioral Health Ellington Place as a Therapeutic Support Specialist on our day shift team! Support adults with mental illness while enjoying a consistent weekday schedule: Monday–Friday, 7 AM–3:30 PM .

What You'll Do:

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: Guideresidents in developing practical skills like cooking, cleaning, symptom management, and problem-solving.

• Provide Support: Assistwith outings, medication administration ( training provided ), andmaintaininga welcoming, recovery-focused environment.

Why Join Us?

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 ofdiversity 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 at Ellington Place and help us create brighter futures for our residents!

Qualifications

We are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals who meet the following minimum qualifications and can contribute to a supportive environment for our residents:

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent ( no college degree required ).

• Heartsavers CPR Certification: Must obtainHeartsaversCPRcertification within90daysof hire andmaintainit for continued employment.

• Level 1 Medication Aide (LIMA) Licensure: Complete the licensure course and exam within the first90 daysof 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 competentoperatinga 15-passenger van within3months 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lived Experience: Personal lived experience withrecovery frommental health or substance use disordersis valued in our setting.

• Patient Care Experience: Preference for candidates with documented experienceassistingpatients 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.

Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.

University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.