Youth & Family Behavioral Health Specialist

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center; Kansas; 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 Kansas is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to support children and families in community-based settings. The role is full-time, non-exempt, and includes a benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and PTO.

Responsibilities include leading psychosocial groups, developing curricula, transporting clients as needed, and delivering services in homes, schools, CMHC, or other community settings, while maintaining safety and strong client

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass background checks.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.
• Experience with emotionally disturbed youth preferred.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based services to youth and families.
• Develop curriculum and lead psychosocial/respite groups.
• Maintain safe, productive environment for youths.
• Provide transportation to groups/appointments as indicated.
• Deliver services in homes, schools, CMHC or other settings.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Support staff and group logistics as needed.
• Adapt group activities to number of participants while maintaining staff/child ratio.

Skills

Group leadership

Community outreach

Transportation

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center in Kansas is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to support children and families in community-based settings. The role is full-time, non-exempt, and includes a benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and PTO.

Responsibilities include leading psychosocial groups, developing curricula, transporting clients as needed, and delivering services in homes, schools, CMHC, or other community settings, while maintaining safety and strong client