On-Call Behavioral Health Specialist

Johnson County Government
US - Kansas - Olathe
August 23, 2024

On-Call Behavioral Health Specialist

Location

US-KS-Olathe

ID

2024-2411

Category

Healthcare, Welfare, and Social Services

Benefits Category

On Call - No Benefits

Remote

No

Salary Min

USD $20.60/Hr.

Salary Max

USD $27.87/Hr.

Organizational Unit

Mental Health

Driving Status

Occasional (less than 5%)

Overview

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you're searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government! Johnson County Mental Health is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of a on call, Behavioral Health Specialist for the Adolescent Center for Treatment. The Adolescent Center for Treatment is a substance use disorder, residential treatment program at the Youth and Family Services building in Olathe. The unit has 24/7 operations and typically individuals stay in the program for up to 28 days. This position is eligible for a shift differential specific to overnight hours($1.50/hr), weekend hours ($0.75/hr), and evening hours ($0.75/hr).

Initial review of candidates will begin on July 8th, 2024, and continue periodically until this posting closes on September 30th, 2024.

Job duties include:

Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assists youth with managing their emotions, assists and supports individual treatment/recovery goals and assist youth in developing positive coping skills; develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers.
Organizes and participates in meetings related to care coordination; completes documentation for direct services provided to ensure timely and accurate completion.
Transports individuals receiving services to appointments, activities, and/or work.

Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working in a human services field are required. A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is preferred.

Experience working with adolescents in a behavioral health setting is preferred.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with adolescents in a behavioral health setting is preferred.

Education/Experience Substitutions:

Education may be substituted for experience.

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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