Mental Health Technician | Evening Shift | Full-Time | Kansas City, MO

University Health; Kansas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join University Health as a Mental Health Technician in Kansas City, MO. Support adults with mental illness on the evening shift while making a meaningful impact in their lives. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and a desire to help others in a community mental health setting.

Benefits

Competitive Pay with Shift Differentials

Specialized Training in Cognitive Therapy

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS Certification: Must obtain within 120 days of hire.
• Medication Aide Licensure: Complete the course within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities promoting emotional well-being for residents.
• Guide residents in life skills like cooking and cleaning.
• Assist with medication administration and outings.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient Advocacy

Adaptability

Problem-Solving

Relationship Building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Mental Health Technician | Evening Shift | Full-Time | Kansas City, MO

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

Intensive Care Group Home (Cadence House)

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Community Mental Health Center

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

3:00PM - 11:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Mental Health Technician!

Are you passionate about mental health care and looking for evening work? Join University Health Behavioral Health Cadence House Group Home as a Mental Health Technician on our evening shift team! Support adults with mental illness while enjoying a consistent weekday schedule: Monday–Friday, 3 PM–11:30 PM.

What You'll Do

As a Mental Health Technician 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: Guide residents in developing practical skills like cooking, cleaning, symptom management, and problem-solving.
• Provide Support: Assist with outings, medication administration (training provided), and maintaining a 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 of diversity 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 Mental Health Technician at Cadence House 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).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification: Must obtain BLS certification within 120 days of hire and maintain it for continued employment.
• Level 1 Medication Aide (LIMA) Licensure: Complete the licensure course and exam within the first 90 days of 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 competent operating a 15-passenger van within 6 months 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

• Patient Care Experience: Preference for candidates with documented experience assisting patients 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.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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