Overnight Behavioral Health Specialist – Transitional Living Support

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

KPERS retirement

Life Insurance

EAP

PTO

Job summary

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center in Lawrence, KS is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to supervise a transitional residential program for adults with recurring mental health disorders. This awake, non-exempt role requires reliable attendance and the ability to provide intensive supervision during overnight hours.

The position emphasizes teamwork within an interdisciplinary setting, strong interpersonal skills, and flexible scheduling, including holidays or weekends.

Qualifications

• One year of college coursework in human services, or one year of experience in the field of human services.
• Reliable transportation and a valid, unrestricted driver's license; be 21 years or older.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
• Some flexibility in assigned working hours; occasional work on holidays, weekends, or overnights.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and supportive services in a transitional residential environment.
• Maintain a safe, stable, supportive overnight environment for residents.
• Monitor residents during night shifts by performing safety checks.
• Work as part of a pool of Community Support staff for attendant and psychosocial services.
• Provide individualized support within the transitional living environment.
• Be on-call 3–4 days per month to ensure staffing when ill or there is an emergency.
• This is an awake position; regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as circumstances warrant.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Flexibility

Diversity sensitivity

On-call availability

Education

One year of college coursework in human services

Job description

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center in Lawrence, KS is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to supervise a transitional residential program for adults with recurring mental health disorders. This awake, non-exempt role requires reliable attendance and the ability to provide intensive supervision during overnight hours.

The position emphasizes teamwork within an interdisciplinary setting, strong interpersonal skills, and flexible scheduling, including holidays or weekends.