Mental Health Support Specialist

Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as part of our Kairos House.

Benefits

• 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
• Medical, vision, dental and life insurance
• 403(b) employee participation and employer match
• 9 Agency-paid holidays
• Training opportunities provided throughout the year
• Retention bonus

Pay: $16 to $18 / hour – pay depends upon education / experience

Hours:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served
• Provides direct supervision of the consumers residing in the residential setting
• Provides crisis intervention as needed
• Collaborates with community resources to link consumers to appropriate mental health and substance abuse providers
• Provides social skills groups related to the consumer’s individual needs
• Transports consumers in agency vehicles
• Understands medication procedures for the purpose of observing the administration of medications
• Must understand the use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) for chart documentation
• Must be aware of all safety procedures along with review of MSDS manuals
• Utilizes Safe Crisis Management (SCM), CPR, and First Aid

• BA/BS degree in a mental health discipline or health/human services or 1-year full-time experience working with people diagnosed with serious mental illness OR AA/AS degree with 2 years’ experience OR high school diploma with 4 years’ experience
• Employee must demonstrate the personal characteristics and experience to collaborate with and provide appropriate care to consumers, gain their respect, guide their development, and participate in their overall treatment program