Night Lead Behavioral Health Specialist - Crisis & Stabilization

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

KPERS retirement

Life insurance

EAP

Generous PTO

Job summary

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center is seeking a Lead Behavioral Health Specialist Nights to guide the BHS team in urgent care and medical settings. This role will schedule, assign tasks, assist in de-escalation training, and coordinate with other staff across the crisis division to ensure a stable environment during crises.

The position emphasizes leadership, on-site collaboration, and patient-centered care, with full-time benefits and a strong commitment to compassionate, equitable

Qualifications

• One year of college coursework in human services or equivalent experience.
• BA in social work, psychology, or related field preferred.
• Experience with de-escalation training and crisis intervention is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the BHS schedule, including breaks and coverage.
• Assign daily tasks to BHS staff and assist with de-escalation training.
• Serve as liaison between BHS and other workforce members; support crisis stabilization.

Skills

Schedule management

De-escalation training

Crisis intervention

Team leadership

Interpersonal communication

Education

One year of college coursework in human services

BA in social work or psychology

Tools

MS SharePoint

Job description

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center is seeking a Lead Behavioral Health Specialist Nights to guide the BHS team in urgent care and medical settings. This role will schedule, assign tasks, assist in de-escalation training, and coordinate with other staff across the crisis division to ensure a stable environment during crises.

The position emphasizes leadership, on-site collaboration, and patient-centered care, with full-time benefits and a strong commitment to compassionate, equitable