Behavioral Health Support Specialist (Evenings & Nights)

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental and health insurance

Employee recognition program

Daily Pay (early access to earned wage

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Behavioral Health Services professional to support clients with recovery goals, skill-building, and daily living needs. The role emphasizes safety, structure, and compassionate client care within the RTC - Francis team.

Shifts include weekend and night coverage (Saturday - Tuesday 2:15-10:15pm; Thursday - Monday 10pm-6am) with a 1.0 FTE per pay period. High school diploma or GED is required; an associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have fluent English communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Assist and provide treatment goal development per the treatment plan and according to the needs of clients and assist in the develop goals that will allow them to achieve the greatest level of independence in their community.
• Share information with program supervisors regarding significant events and/or client responses that vary from their baseline, as it relates to their treatment plan.
• Advocate for clients to help meet their needs, desires and interests.
• Advocate for clients during community integration activities, appointments or anytime in the community.
• Provide a safe, structured, nurturing environment that assists clients to meet their psychiatric, medical and daily needs.
• Encourage client independence by assisting with a wide variety of daily living skills.
• Provide medication administration, following the established rules of medication administration.
• Transport clients to community outings, appointments and as part of their treatment plan.
• Arrive to work on time and work as scheduled.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Social Services or related field

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Behavioral Health Services professional to support clients with recovery goals, skill-building, and daily living needs. The role emphasizes safety, structure, and compassionate client care within the RTC - Francis team.

Shifts include weekend and night coverage (Saturday - Tuesday 2:15-10:15pm; Thursday - Monday 10pm-6am) with a 1.0 FTE per pay period. High school diploma or GED is required; an associate degree is preferred.