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Mental Health Tech Outpatient - Group Home (M-F 3:00PM - 11:30PM)101 Truman Medical CenterJob LocationTracy Group HomeKansas City, MissouriIf you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital," UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:
UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children's Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we're a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women's services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH's beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women's care clinics.
UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee's Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care.It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.
UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area's largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City's vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.
We're looking for a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Technician to join our team at Tracy Group Home. Tracy Group Home serves 11 adults working on their mental health. Under the guidance of the Group Home Manager, you'll play an important role in supporting residents and fostering a therapeutic environment.
As part of the care team, you'll be involved in the direct care of our residents, helping to create a safe and supportive atmosphere. Some of your responsibilities will include:
Creating a compassionate, warm, and welcoming environment where our residents feel at home
Engaging residents in meaningful activities around their interests and hobbies in the home and in the community
Teaching residents cooking skills while preparing meals together
Administering medications (after training)
Providing education on independent living skills
Supporting residents in managing symptoms of their mental illness
This position is eligible for benefits, and you'll receive a shift differential for evening hours.
If you're passionate about mental health and helping others thrive, we'd love to have you on our team!
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 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 maintain a current and valid Class E Missouri or Kansas driver's license and be competent in operating a 15 passenger van. 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.
If the above criteria are not met, the incumbent is prohibited from providing direct patient care to any acute care patients undergoing a procedure in the outpatient setting.
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
- BCLS certification
Truman Medical Centers is committed to being a leader in providing culturally inclusive health care services for patients in ways that are effective, fair, respectful, and culturally competent and in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for employees. We value and celebrate our differences, which include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, language, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, literacy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, mobility, abilities, and belief systems.
