Mental Health Tech - Group Home - PRN

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Mental Health Tech – Group Home – PRN

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

Intensive Care Group Home (Cadence House)

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Community Mental Health Center

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

varied

Hours Per Week

Job Description

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 Schedul e : 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

Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.

University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.