Engage and Support Residents: Spend time with residents during the evening hours, providing emotional support and engaging them in light, meaningful activities to help them unwind.
Medication Administration: Assist with administering morning medications (training provided) and ensure proper documentation.
Client Wellness Checks: Conduct regular rounds to monitor residents while they sleep, ensuring safety, comfort, and peace of mind throughout the night.
Administrative Duties: Complete key overnight tasks, including billing, shift reports, and documentation updates to prepare for daytime staff.
Facility Maintenance: Perform light cleaning, safety checks on equipment, and other tasks to maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
Prepare for Day Shift: Coordinate and ensure all preparations are completed for a smooth handoff to the daytime team.
This role offers the opportunity to balance client interaction with independent overnight tasks , making it ideal for someone who thrives in a calm yet purposeful environment.
Why Join Us?
We offer more than just a job - we provide purpose and growth opportunities:
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:
We are seeking compassionate individuals with these qualities:
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.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a team that cares as much as you do. Apply today to start your career as a Therapeutic Support Specialist at Ellington Place and help us create brighter futures for our residents!
Requirements
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.
Lived Experience: Personal lived experience with recovery from mental health or substance use disorders is valued in our settin
Benefits
Health insuranceFlexible schedule
Additional Information
If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.
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Therapeutic Support Specialist - Mental Health Tech | Weekend Overnight | 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
7:00PM - 7:30AM
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 overnights only on the weekends and still receive full-time benefits ? Join University Health Behavioral Health Ellington Place as a Therapeutic Support Specialist/ Mental Health Tec h nician on our weekend overnight team ! Work Saturday and Sunday, 7 PM-7:30 AM , while earning both a weekend shift differential and an overnight shift differential. Enjoy full-time benefits and the option to pick up additional shifts for extra income.
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