Crisis Support Specialist
Crisis Support Specialist
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Job Description
Now Hiring: Crisis Support Specialist Help Launch a Groundbreaking Mental Health Facility in Kansas!
Position: Crisis Support Specialist
Location: Hays Kansas Crisis Intervention Center
Pay: $17.61 per hour (plus shift differentials)
Job Type: Full-time; in-person
Schedule Options multiple shifts available: 7am-3pm; 3pm-11pm; 11pm-7am Rotating schedule with alternating weekends and holidays
Tentative Start Date: November-December
Why You Should Apply:
Be a part of history. High Plains Mental Health Center is proud to be launching one of Kansas first Crisis Intervention Centersand we want YOU to be a part of this groundbreaking journey. This center will play a vital role in transforming mental health care across northwest Kansas easing the burden on local hospitals and law enforcement shortening inpatient waitlists and providing local access to critical mental health care for those in need. This will be a 24/7 inpatient facility so there will be multiple shifts available for a variety of positions. Now is the time to raise your hand and secure your spot!
For more information about the Crisis Intervention Center (CIC) please visit: HPMHC CAREERS.
If youre ready for a rewarding opportunity and want to be supported by an organization that stands by its mission of being Here for You this is your chance. APPLY TODAY!
What Youll Do:
As a Crisis Support Specialist youll be the backbone of day-to-day operations ensuring the smooth safe and compassionate delivery of services. Youll work closely with clinicians nurses and crisis responders to help maintain order provide direct support to patients and manage administrative tasks in a high-impact environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Welcoming and calming individuals in crisis with empathy and professionalism
- Answering phones and triaging calls in accordance with safety and communication protocols
- Monitoring the Mobile Crisis Response teams location and safety while theyre in the field
- Assisting with patient admissions including basic triage documentation and release forms
- Managing schedules: new appointments rescheduling cancellations and backfilling time slots
- Facilitating communication between staff clients and external providers
- Maintaining and organizing patient records: scanning indexing securely filing and purging
- Supporting the patient discharge process to ensure smooth transitions in care
- Following strict confidentiality and safety guidelines including emergency protocols
- Participating in ongoing training including de-escalation trauma-informed care and emergency response
This is a fast-paced role that requires both compassion and composureideal for those who thrive in dynamic people-centered environments.
Why Join Us
At High Plains Mental Health Center were here for you not only for the individuals and communities we serve but for every member of our team. Our mission drives everything we do and that includes supporting our employees with the same compassion dedication and care we offer our clients.
When you join us you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work has a real impact. Youll provide critical mental health services to those who need them most while being part of a team that values your expertise supports your well-being and invests in your professional growth through continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.
What We Offer:
-Competitive Pay: $17.62 per hour
-Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Health insurance
- Dental Vision and Life Insurance through state employee health plan (SEHP)
- Paid Time Off
- Extended Illness Time
- 403(b) plan
- KPERS Retirement plan
- Supplemental benefits (offered through Aflac)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Holiday pay 8 hours holiday pay in addition to any hours worked; our Center recognizes 7 holidays
- $325 Sign-On Bonus
- And more!
Submitting Your Application:
If youre ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the future of mental health services we want to hear from you! APPLY TODAY!
If you have any questions or need help with documentation please feel free to contact
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED required; additional training or education in healthcare psychology or human services is a plus
- Demonstrated proficiency with technology including basic computer skills printers scanners and multi-line phones
- Strong interpersonal skills with a calm professional demeanor in high-pressure environments
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a fast-moving team
- Physically & mentally capable of managing crisis situations and emergency response scenarios
- Must pass required background checks (KBI and KDADS)
- Must provide documentation of TB test or chest X-ray per health guidelines
- Must submit a medical clearance confirming fitness to perform job duties or note accommodations if needed
- Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening; random drug screening
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
