Mental Health Assistant - Crisis + Respite (Part-Time)

Crawford County Mental Health Center; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Pittsburg, Kansas, is seeking a qualified individual to provide goal-directed supports and interventions for consumers facing mental health challenges. Responsibilities include assisting in crisis situations, monitoring clients, and engaging with them to ensure proper care. Candidates must have a high school diploma, certification to deliver services in Kansas, and experience working with behaviorally challenged individuals. The role offers essential training and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience working with behaviorally challenged children and adults is preferred.
• Certification to provide this service is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide goal-directed supports and interventions.
• Assist in assessment of needs of assigned consumers.
• Engage and interact with clients to reflect on situations.

Skills

Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training

First aid & CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in the State of Kansas

Job description

Position Description

This position provides goal‑directed supports and solution‑focused interventions to achieve identified goals or objectives as set forth in the consumer’s individualized treatment plan. The position also facilitates services designed to assist the consumer with compensating for or eliminating functional deficits and interpersonal or environmental barriers associated with their mental illness. At times this position will provide services to consumers experiencing a psychiatric crisis, with services designed to interrupt and/or ameliorate a crisis experience. As medically necessary, the position will provide assistance in the form of direct support, supervision, and/or cueing so that the consumer performs the task by themselves. Majority of contacts will occur in the crisis stabilization unit at CMHC, and the position conducts activities under the direction of senior clinical staff.

Credential and Experience Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass pre‑employment background checks.
• Pass a TB Screen Test.
• Certification in the State of Kansas to provide this service is required.
• Experience working with behaviorally challenged children and adults with a mental health diagnosis preferred.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow dress code policies of any alternative work locations, including but not limited to schools, jails, courts, detention centers and other community partners.
• Assist in assessment of needs assigned consumers.
• Provide support in crisis situation.
• Maintain close monitoring and supervision while the client is in pod or YCSU; 30‑minute documented checks around the clock.
• Engage and interact with client to process/reflect on situation as client is willing.
• Administer and log medications as labeled.
• Maintain proper documentation of time and services.
• Provide transportation as needed.
• Attend meetings and supervision as directed by supervisor.
• Complete annual trainings.
• Complete and maintain proper documentation of time and services within 24 hours.
• Maintain current trainings/certifications for position.
• Services allowed for this position:
  • Psychosocial Rehabilitation – Individual H2017, Group H2017 TJ
  • Crisis Intervention – Basic (Attendant) H2011, Intermediate (Bachelor) H2011 HK
  • Attendant Care – T1019 HE

Required Skills and Abilities

• Obtain Certification for Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training. MOAB is an in‑depth training program that teaches individuals how to recognize, reduce, and manage violent and aggressive behavior. Training provided.
• MOAB training requires controlled movements, body positioning, and the ability to perform physical holds and restraint techniques.
• The focus of MOAB training is to use techniques that can be effectively applied by employees of varying physical capabilities while minimizing potential harm to both the individual being restrained and the trained themselves.
• First aid & CPR certification.

Physical Requirements

• Be able to get on the floor and rise without assistanceli>
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CCMHC provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

At-Will Employment

I understand that I am an employee at-will and that neither this document nor any other document, writing or manual creates or is intended to create a contract of employment between myself and Crawford County Mental Health Center. Crawford County Mental Health Center is an employment‑at‑will agency. This means an employee has the ability to quit employment for any or no reason, and an employer may terminate employment for no reason or for any non‑discriminatory and/or non‑retaliatory reason.