PRN Mental Health Tech - Group Home - Make a Difference on Your Schedule!

Join Our Team as a PRN Mental Health Technician!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Join our dynamic team at University Health Behavioral Health Residential Housing as a Mental Health Technician and become a vital part of empowering residents to lead fulfilling, independent lives!

What You'll Do:

As a Mental Health Technician on our Group Home Residential team, you'll play a key role in providing compassionate care and support to adult residents with severe and persistent mental illness. Every day will bring meaningful opportunities to:

• Connect: Engage residents in fun activities that help them reconnect to things they enjoy and make them feel good about themselves.

• Teach: Help residents develop essential life skills like cooking and cleaning, how to cope with their symptoms, and problem solving.

• Support: Lead outings, assist with medication administration (training provided), and create a warm and welcoming environment where residents thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Schedule: Pick up shifts that work for your life and make your own schedule. We have shifts available on weekdays, overnights, evenings, and weekends.Pick up at least 24 hours of shifts a month, including certain holidays and shifts with as little as two hours' notice.

• Purpose-Driven Work: Know that what you do makes a real difference in the lives of our residents.

• Training & Growth: Gain valuable experience and skills in mental health care. Receive state-of-the-art training (Recovery-Orientated Cognitive Therapy) that will help you be effective in your work and see more successes.

• Pay: Enjoy pay rates that stand out in the industry, in addition to shift differentials for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

Who We're Looking For:

• Mental Health Advocates: You believe in the potential of every individual to grow, heal, and thrive with the right support.

• Adaptable Problem-Solvers: You remain calm under pressure and can think on your feet to handle unexpected situations effectively. You maintain a positive attitude, even in challenging situations.

• Culturally Humble: You respect and celebrate the diversity of our clients, team, and neighborhood. You work hard to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

• Relationships Matter: You love building relationships and making people feel important.

• Flexible and Compassionate Caregivers: Whether you're seeking a PRN, on-call, or flexible schedule role, you're looking for a rewarding, part-time opportunity that fits around your lifestyle. Perfect for students, retirees, or anyone looking for a fulfilling role.

Ready to make a difference?

Join a team that truly cares. Apply today and help us create a brighter future for our residents!

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (No college degree required)

• Must possess BLS certification or obtain within 120 days of hire; certification must be kept current for continued employment

• Must pass Level 1 Medication Aide (LIMA) licensure course and exam within first 90 days of employment and must maintain current certification, through the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS).

• Must obtain a valid Class E Missouri or Kansas driver's license and be competent in operating a 15 passenger van within 6 months of employment. Must obey all traffic laws while operating vehicles while on duty.

• Clearance through the Family Care Registry

• Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment.

• UAP's from staffing agencies shall comply with the training requirements.

• Be available to pick up shifts with two hours' notice more times than not

• Pick up a minimum of 24 hours of shifts each month (shifts are 4, 8, and 12 hours).

Preferred Requirements

• Preference for applicants with previous documented experience in patient care, including assistance with ambulation, feeding, and other activities of daily living.

• Previous mental health experience