Community Behavioral Health Specialist - Medication Support

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Bert Nash Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to support medication delivery and client care in our community behavioral health setting. This role emphasizes adherence, documentation, and collaboration with the treatment team.

Responsibilities include crisis/on-call coverage, coordinating with providers, and ensuring timely records. A valid license, basic computer skills, and flexibility with hours are required.

Qualifications

• One year of college coursework in human services or one year of experience in the field.
• Reliable transportation and valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Basic computer fluency; familiarity with MS SharePoint is a plus.
• Within six months, competency in using the EMR system with accurate documentation.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in various situations.
• Flexibility in working hours; may include holidays, weekends, or overnights.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary approaches; positive attitude toward evolving challenges.

Responsibilities

• Handle, transport, and deliver medications to clients per agency protocol.
• Engage clients to promote medication adherence for housing stability.
• Supervise self-administration of medications.
• Assist with medication counts as needed.
• Monitor for adverse effects or interactions; report concerns.
• Clarify questions about prescribed medications and support treatment involvement.
• Relay client concerns to the treatment team when needed.
• Provide services as part of Community Support staff for attendant and psychosocial needs.
• Follow safety protocols for client care.
• Deliver reimbursable hours of service per standards.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately in the clinical record.
• Support development of preventive service programs.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Provide crisis on-call services as needed (3 nights/month).
• Reliable transportation required; maintain regular attendance.
• Other duties as circumstances warrant.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Diversity awareness

Education

One year of college in human services

One year of experience in human services

Tools

EMR software

MS SharePoint (plus)

Job description

Bert Nash Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to support medication delivery and client care in our community behavioral health setting. This role emphasizes adherence, documentation, and collaboration with the treatment team.

Responsibilities include crisis/on-call coverage, coordinating with providers, and ensuring timely records. A valid license, basic computer skills, and flexibility with hours are required.