Therapeutic Support Specialist – Mental Health Tech | Weekend Days | Full Benefits + Shift Diff[...]

University Health KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Shift differential for weekends

Weekend hours

Job summary

University Health KC invites applications for a Therapeutic Support Specialist/Mental Health Technician on the weekend day shift. Join a team at Crossroads Group Home in Kansas City, MO, offering 24 hours weekly with full benefits and a meaningful, recovery-focused environment.

Responsibilities include engaging residents in activities, teaching life skills, and supporting outings and medication administration with training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain Heartsavers CPR within 90 days of hire and maintain it.
• Complete LIMA licensure within first 90 days.
• Valid Class E Missouri or Kansas driver's license; able to drive 15-passenger van within 3 months.
• Family Care Registry background check required.
• Complete all required training during orientation and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities that promote confidence, joy, and emotional well-being for residents.
• Teach practical life skills such as cooking, cleaning, symptom management, and problem-solving.
• Assist with outings, medication administration (training provided), and maintain a recovery-focused environment.

Skills

Adaptable

Problem Solver

Cultural humility

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma

Heartsavers CPR Certification

LIMA Licensure

Driver's License (Class E)

Family Care Registry Clearance

Job description

Therapeutic Support Specialist – Mental Health Tech | Weekend Days | Full Benefits + Shift Differential

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

Crossroads Group Home
Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Community Mental Health Center

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

7:00AM - 7:30PM

Hours Per Week

24

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Therapeutic Support Specialist!

Are you looking for a flexible schedule that allows you to work weekends and still receive full-time benefits? Join University Health Behavioral Health Ellington Place as a Therapeutic Support Specialist/Mental Health Technician on our weekend day shift team! Work Saturday and Sunday, 7 AM–7:30 PM, with a significant shift differential for weekend hours. Optional additional shifts are available.

What You'll Do

• 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?

• 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

• 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.

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).
• Heartsavers CPR Certification: Must obtain Heartsavers CPR certification within 90 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 3 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

• Lived Experience: Personal lived experience with recovery from mental health or substance use disorders is valued in our setting.
• 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.