Therapeutic Support Specialist – Mental Health Technician

**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.** **Please log into [myWORKDAY](http://www.myworkday.com/trumed/d/home.htmld) to search for positions and apply.** Therapeutic Support Specialist – Mental Health Technician (M-F 3:00pm–11:30pm) 101 Truman Medical Center **Job Location** ================ Crossroads Group Home Kansas City, Missouri **Department** ============== Community Mental Health Center **Position Type** ================= Full time **Work Schedule** ================= 3:00PM - 11:30PM **Hours Per Week** ================== 40 **Job Description** =================== **Join Our Team as a Therapeutic Support Specialist!**  Are you passionate about **mental health care** and looking for evening work? Join University Health Behavioral Health Residential Services as a **Therapeutic Support Specialist** on our **evening shift** team! Support adults with mental illness while enjoying a consistent weekday schedule: **Monday–Friday, 3 PM–11:30 PM**.      **What You'll Do:**    As a **Therapeutic Support Specialist** on our **residential care team**, you will provide essential care and support to residents, helping them thrive in a safe and supportive environment. Your responsibilities will include:    * **Engage and Connect:** Lead fun, meaningful activities that promote confidence, joy, and emotional well-being for residents.  * **Teach Life Skills:** Guide residents in developing practical skills like cooking, cleaning, symptom management, and problem-solving.  * **Provide Support:** Assist with outings, medication administration (**training provided**), and maintaining a welcoming, recovery-focused 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** and help us create brighter futures for our residents!      **Qualifications**  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.    _Preferred Qualifications:_  * **Lived Experience:** Personal lived experience with recovery from mental health or substance use disorders is valued in our setting.  * **Patient Care Experience:** Preference for candidates with documented experience assisting patients with activities of daily living (e.g. home health or residential experience).  * **Mental Health Experience:** Prior experience in a mental health care setting is highly valued.