Caring. Hope. Giving back. Our mission at the Bert Nash Center as the Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) of Douglas County is to advance the health of the community through comprehensive behavioral health services responsive to evolving needs and changing environments. We accomplish this by believing in our team. Each person that works for the Bert Nash Center contributes directly to the success of our clients, organization, and community. Our values of compassion, integrity, equity and hope reflect in everything we do.

Pay is commensurate with experience within a range of $18.75 - $21.50 per hour. Position is Full-time, 40 hours per week, non-exempt, benefits eligible. Bert Nash offers excellent benefits which include medical, dental, vision, KPERS retirement, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free counseling and resources, and generous PTO.

Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the Behavioral Health Specialist will be to provide a range of community based services specified youth and their families.

Specific duties include but not limited to:

• providing services as a member of a pool of BHS staff, to be activated on an as-needed basis for attendant service;
• assisting in developing and providing structured activities;
• maintaining a safe and productive environment during the time spent in attendance with the child/adolescent;
• providing transportation to and from various activities or appointments as indicated by the treatment plan or as instructed by the QMHP;
• providing services in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, the child/adolescent's home, the school, or another community setting;
• completing online State training for attendant and respite;
• regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• additional responsibilities may be assigned as circumstances warrant.

Qualifications: Including but not limited to:

• 21years old; or a minimum of 19 years old, and must be at least 3 years older that the children they are providing services for. Prefer some college education in social work, or related field, but not mandatory. Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• must pass required security background checks;
• must have reliable transportation, automobile insurance, and a valid, unrestricted driver's license;
• experience in or knowledge of issues in working with severely emotionally disturbed youth and families is preferred;
• prior computer experience and basic computer literacy;
• must be able to achieve within one's first 6 months of employment a working competency in the management and use of the Center's electronic medical record (EMR) software as demonstrated by timely and accurate documentation of the clinical record;
• an energetic and positive approach to the rapidly evolving changes and challenges of a complex work place.