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Community Support Specialist

Mental Health Resources, Inc. is looking for a responsible adult to work with mentally ill (SPMI) adults in Platte, Clay and Ray counties. Duties include assisting clients with medication, accompanying clients to various appointments and helping clients stay out of the hospital. Work hours are 8-5, M-F.

This position offers lots of flexibility; workers schedule their own appointments. Great for someone who can manage their time and does not require a lot of micro-managing.

Mental Health Resources, Inc. is a contract provider for Beacon Mental Health (formerly Tri-County Mental Health Services, Inc.)

Responsibilities include:

Develop timely and goal/client-oriented progress notes

Develop annual treatment plan that is strength based, reflecting client’s goals and desired outcomes

Complete other required documentation (CIP’s, CSW/Client agreement, and progress notes) in a timely manner

Maintains collateral contacts which are deemed appropriate by treatment plan or crisis intervention

Promotes client participation in the community by assisting clients to cultivate community resources in order to maintain daily living skills

Assists and supports clients in making and carrying out health care needs decisions as indicated in treatment plan and/or documented in progress notes

Include client, client guardian, secondary consumer, RCF staff, etc. in annual treatment planning, quarterly reviews and critical intervention plans

Follow procedures for crisis intervention and will seek team/QMHP for consultation/resolution

Requirements:

BA/BS in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Valid Driver’s License

Current auto insurance

Drug Screen

Background Check

Pay Rate: $17 – $21 per hour; paid based on billable hours of service provided.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's in Psychology or Social Services field (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person