Behavioral Health Specialist

4 days ago


Topeka, Kansas, United States Johnson County Government Full time

A career with Johnson County Government offers a unique 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.

Johnson County Mental Health is seeking a qualified Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team.

This position is responsible for providing crisis interventions, monitoring medication administration, and teaching skills to enable productive lives of individuals.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working in a human services field.

Preferred qualifications include experience working in a behavioral health setting.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions.

Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Job Duties:

  • Provides crisis interventions, including evidence-based practices to maintain the safety of individuals.
  • Monitors medication administration as prescribed.
  • Teaches, coaches, and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals.
  • Assists individuals with managing their emotions and assists and supports individual treatment/recovery goals.
  • 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.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • One year of experience working in a human services field.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
  • Candidates are required to cover a minimum of 1 shift per month.
  • Candidates may work a maximum of 999 hours per year.


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