Therapeutic Support Specialist - Mental Health Tech | Weekend Overnight | Full Benefits + Shift Differential

Join Our Team as a Therapeutic Support Specialist! Are you looking for a flexible schedule that allows you to work overnights only on the weekends and still receive full-time benefits? Join University Health Behavioral Health Ellington Place as a Therapeutic Support Specialist/Mental Health Technician on our weekend overnight team! Work Saturday and Sunday, 7 PM–7:30 AM, while earning both a weekend shift differential and an overnight shift differential. Enjoy full-time benefits and the option to pick up additional shifts for extra income. What You'll Do: As a Therapeutic Support Specialist on our weekend overnight shift team, you’ll play a vital role in providing compassionate care to residents while ensuring the smooth operation of our residential care facility. This role blends meaningful client interaction with essential overnight responsibilities, offering a unique opportunity to make a real difference. Your responsibilities will include: Engage and Support Residents: Spend time with residents during the evening hours, providing emotional support and engaging them in light, meaningful activities to help them unwind. Medication Administration: Assist with administering morning medications (training provided) and ensure proper documentation. Client Wellness Checks: Conduct regular rounds to monitor residents while they sleep, ensuring safety, comfort, and peace of mind throughout the night. Administrative Duties: Complete key overnight tasks, including billing, shift reports, and documentation updates to prepare for daytime staff. Facility Maintenance: Perform light cleaning, safety checks on equipment, and other tasks to maintain a safe, welcoming environment. Prepare for Day Shift: Coordinate and ensure all preparations are completed for a smooth handoff to the daytime team. This role offers the opportunity to balance client interaction with independent overnight tasks, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a calm yet purposeful 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. 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.