Therapeutic Support Specialist - Mental Health Tech (M-F 7am-3:30pm)

**Join Our Team as a Therapeutic Support Specialist!**Are you passionate about **mental health care**? Join University Health Behavioral Health Ellington Place as a **Therapeutic Support Specialist** on our **day shift** team! Support adults with mental illness while enjoying a consistent weekday schedule: **Monday–Friday, 7 AM–3:30 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** at Ellington Place 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Truman Medical Centers