Community Mental Health Support Specialist

Crawfordmentalhealth; Pittsburg (KS); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford County Mental Health Center in Girard, KS, is seeking a dedicated professional to provide goal-directed supports and solution-focused interventions within the consumer's treatment plan. The role focuses on community-based services, crisis interventions, and assisting clients to overcome functional barriers related to mental illness.

Responsibilities include assisting with assessments, facilitating group activities, and documenting progress within 24 hours, while completing required

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pass pre-employment background checks, Fingerprint, and State of Kansas Adult/Child Abuse.
• Certification in the State of Kansas to provide this service is required.
• Experience with behaviorally challenged children with a mental health diagnosis preferred.
• Experience with preschool children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow dress code policies at any locations (schools, jails, courts, detention centers, etc).
• Assist in assessment of needs of assigned consumers.
• Assist consumers in accessing community-based resources.
• Assist consumers in tasks related to treatment plan goals.
• Maintain close physical proximity with assigned consumer during group sessions.
• Help clients participate in group sessions and interventions.
• Role model appropriate behavior.
• Provide life skills training in-group settings.
• Complete annual trainings and 16 KDHE approved CEUs annually.
• Attend meetings and supervision as directed by supervisor.
• Complete and maintain documentation of time and services within 24 hours.
• Services allowed: Psychosocial Rehabilitation – Individual H2017, Group H2017 TJ; Crisis Intervention – Basic H2011, Intermediate H2011 HK; Attendant Care – T1019 HE.

Skills

MOAB training

KDHE trainings

Physical restraint techniques

Orientation completion

Education

High school diploma or GED

KS certification to provide the service

Job description

Crawford County Mental Health Center in Girard, KS, is seeking a dedicated professional to provide goal-directed supports and solution-focused interventions within the consumer's treatment plan. The role focuses on community-based services, crisis interventions, and assisting clients to overcome functional barriers related to mental illness.

Responsibilities include assisting with assessments, facilitating group activities, and documenting progress within 24 hours, while completing required