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We are seeking a Transitional Youth Behavioral Health Specialist I or II to join our team.

Starting Salary: $ 17.00 - $ 20.00 Hourly

Shift: Saturday/Sunday 7pm to 7am (Overnight)

We are seeking a Transitional Youth Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team. Your role will oversee clients in daily activities while teaching new skills, ensuring safety, and managing behaviors. As a member of the Pathways team, you will work with other team members and report to our Program Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• 
  
• Responsible for direct supervision and safety of all clients
  
• Responsible for proper behavior management of children through the use of behavior management techniques.
  
• Build healthy relationships with clients and be a role model of healthy behaviors
  
• Have a working knowledge of the child's treatment plan and objectives and structure activities to support that plan.
  
• Responsible for creatively structuring activities for groups and conducting psycho-educational groups.
  
• May be responsible for medication administration and other medical support.
  
• Responsible for the review/writing of all required documentation.
  
• Responsible for teaching, guiding, and assisting the client in daily life skills as appropriate for age.
  

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Our ideal candidate will have 2 years of relevant experience working with children and the following:

• 
  
• At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening
  
• A valid driver's license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation
  
• Minimum Requirement: Education Level: High school diploma. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in social services, child development, or criminal justice
  

WHO WE ARE:

Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas:

• 
  
• Youth & Family Support - We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful.
  
• Foster Care & Adoption - We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care.
  
• Education & Community Trainings - We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students' behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community.
  

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:

• 
  
• Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a higher purpose.
  
• Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills.
  
• Social Learning - helping to build cognitive skills.
  
• Open Communication - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management.
  
• Democracy - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority.
  
• Social Responsibility - helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships.
  
• Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future.
  

OUR WIDE STATEMENT:

At Cornerstones of Care, we commit to fostering a community where every individual, regardless of background or identity, feels deeply welcomed, valued, and empowered. We envision a diverse community where inclusion and welcoming are prioritized. A community where all voices are heard, listened to, and respected. A community where everyone's physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs are met. At Cornerstones of Care, we have a vision where equity is not just a goal but is present in all we do; every team member feels empowered to authentically contribute to their fullest potential. We hold a collective commitment to WIDE (welcoming, inclusion, diversity, and equity) that will drive us forward as a stronger organization.

OUR DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

• 
  
• We partner for safe and healthy communities.
  
• We cultivate a culture in which children, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and community partners feel welcomed, safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated.
  
• We value diversity of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, geographical location, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic, and military status.
  
• We stand for anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity.
  
• We insist and affirm that discrimination and violence have no place in safe and healthy communities, including in our organization.
  
• We strive toward a more welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and equitable organization through our policies, partnerships, and practices.
  

OUR BENEFITS:

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• 
  
• 9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
  
• Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for
  
  • 
    
  • Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
    
  • Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
    
  • Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
    
  • Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
    
  
  
  
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
  
• Pet Insurance
  
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
• Tuition reimbursement program
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
  
• To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide.
  

Questions?

Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Team

8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone: Fax:

Like us on Facebook at: cornerstonescareers

Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are seeking a Transitional Youth Behavioral Health Specialist I or II to join our team.

Starting Salary: $ 17.00 - $ 20.00 Hourly

Shift: Saturday/Sunday 7pm to 7am and/or PRN

We are seeking a Transitional Youth Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team. Your role will oversee clients in daily activities while teaching new skills, ensuring safety, and managing behaviors. As a member of the Pathways team, you will work with other team members and report to our Program Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• 
  
• Responsible for direct supervision and safety of all clients
  
• Responsible for proper behavior management of children through the use of behavior management techniques.
  
• Build healthy relationships with clients and be a role model of healthy behaviors
  
• Have a working knowledge of the child's treatment plan and objectives and structure activities to support that plan.
  
• Responsible for creatively structuring activities for groups and conducting psycho-educational groups.
  
• May be responsible for medication administration and other medical support.
  
• Responsible for the review/writing of all required documentation.
  
• Responsible for teaching, guiding, and assisting the client in daily life skills as appropriate for age.
  

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Our ideal candidate will have 2 years of relevant experience working with children and the following:

• 
  
• At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening
  
• A valid driver's license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation
  
• Minimum Requirement: Education Level: High school diploma. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in social services, child development, or criminal justice
  

WHO WE ARE:

Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas:

• 
  
• Youth & Family Support - We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful.
  
• Foster Care & Adoption - We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care.
  
• Education & Community Trainings - We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students' behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community.
  

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:

• 
  
• Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a higher purpose.
  
• Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills.
  
• Social Learning - helping to build cognitive skills.
  
• Open Communication - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management.
  
• Democracy - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority.
  
• Social Responsibility - helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships.
  
• Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future.
  

OUR WIDE STATEMENT:

At Cornerstones of Care, we commit to fostering a community where every individual, regardless of background or identity, feels deeply welcomed, valued, and empowered. We envision a diverse community where inclusion and welcoming are prioritized. A community where all voices are heard, listened to, and respected. A community where everyone's physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs are met. At Cornerstones of Care, we have a vision where equity is not just a goal but is present in all we do; every team member feels empowered to authentically contribute to their fullest potential. We hold a collective commitment to WIDE (welcoming, inclusion, diversity, and equity) that will drive us forward as a stronger organization.

OUR DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

• 
  
• We partner for safe and healthy communities.
  
• We cultivate a culture in which children, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and community partners feel welcomed, safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated.
  
• We value diversity of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, geographical location, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic, and military status.
  
• We stand for anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity.
  
• We insist and affirm that discrimination and violence have no place in safe and healthy communities, including in our organization.
  
• We strive toward a more welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and equitable organization through our policies, partnerships, and practices.
  

OUR BENEFITS:

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• 
  
• 9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
  
• Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for
  
  • 
    
  • Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
    
  • Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
    
  • Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
    
  • Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
    
  
  
  
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
  
• Pet Insurance
  
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
• Tuition reimbursement program
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
  
• To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide.
  

Questions?

Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Team

8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone: Fax:

Like us on Facebook at: cornerstonescareers

Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are seeking a Transitional Youth Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team.

Starting Salary: $ 17.00 - $ 21.00 Hourly

Shift: Tuesday - Saturday 3pm-11pm (Evenings)

We are seeking a Transitional Youth Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team. Your role will oversee clients in daily activities while teaching new skills, ensuring safety, and managing behaviors. As a member of the Pathways team, you will work with other team members and report to our Program Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• 
  
• Responsible for direct supervision and safety of all clients
  
• Responsible for proper behavior management of children through the use of behavior management techniques.
  
• Build healthy relationships with clients and be a role model of healthy behaviors
  
• Have a working knowledge of the child's treatment plan and objectives and structure activities to support that plan.
  
• Responsible for creatively structuring activities for groups and conducting psycho-educational groups.
  
• May be responsible for medication administration and other medical support.
  
• Responsible for the review/writing of all required documentation.
  
• Responsible for teaching, guiding, and assisting the client in daily life skills as appropriate for age.
  

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Our ideal candidate will have 2 years of relevant experience working with children and the following:

• 
  
• At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening
  
• A valid driver's license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation
  
• Minimum Requirement: Education Level: High school diploma. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in social services, child development, or criminal justice
  

WHO WE ARE:

Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas:

• 
  
• Youth & Family Support - We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful.
  
• Foster Care & Adoption - We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care.
  
• Education & Community Trainings - We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students' behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community.
  

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:

• 
  
• Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a higher purpose.
  
• Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills.
  
• Social Learning - helping to build cognitive skills.
  
• Open Communication - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management.
  
• Democracy - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority.
  
• Social Responsibility - helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships.
  
• Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future.
  

OUR WIDE STATEMENT:

At Cornerstones of Care, we commit to fostering a community where every individual, regardless of background or identity, feels deeply welcomed, valued, and empowered. We envision a diverse community where inclusion and welcoming are prioritized. A community where all voices are heard, listened to, and respected. A community where everyone's physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs are met. At Cornerstones of Care, we have a vision where equity is not just a goal but is present in all we do; every team member feels empowered to authentically contribute to their fullest potential. We hold a collective commitment to WIDE (welcoming, inclusion, diversity, and equity) that will drive us forward as a stronger organization.

OUR DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

• 
  
• We partner for safe and healthy communities.
  
• We cultivate a culture in which children, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and community partners feel welcomed, safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated.
  
• We value diversity of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, geographical location, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic, and military status.
  
• We stand for anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity.
  
• We insist and affirm that discrimination and violence have no place in safe and healthy communities, including in our organization.
  
• We strive toward a more welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and equitable organization through our policies, partnerships, and practices.
  

OUR BENEFITS:

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• 
  
• 9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
  
• Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for
  
  • 
    
  • Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
    
  • Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
    
  • Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
    
  • Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
    
  
  
  
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
  
• Pet Insurance
  
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
• Tuition reimbursement program
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
  
• To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide.
  

Questions?

Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Team

8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone: Fax:

Like us on Facebook at: cornerstonescareers

Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Location: Independence, MO (Kansas City area)

Employment Type: Part Time or PRN (subject to availability)

Departments: Recovery Services, Adult Housing, Rapid Access Unit (Behavioral Crisis Center) (subject to availability)

Job Summary: Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Burrell Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Technician in the Kansas City, Missouri area!

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a pivotal role in supporting clinical staff and delivering compassionate care to patients experiencing various mental health conditions, ranging from mood disorders to severe psychiatric illnesses. You may operate in diverse settings, such as inpatient psychiatric hospitals, partial hospitalization programs, residential treatment facilities, and outpatient clinics.

Kansas City offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools, and endless opportunities for entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility - advancement opportunities from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care and Safety: Actively monitor assigned patients, attend to immediate needs, assist with daily living tasks, de-escalate volatile situations, enforce safety protocols, prevent self-harm attempts, and promptly notify nursing personnel or physicians of any observed changes in condition.
• Therapeutic Activities and Group Facilitation: Plan, lead, and evaluate recreation-oriented, leisure, and occupational therapy sessions designed to foster skill acquisition, symptom reduction, cognitive restructuring, problem-solving capabilities, stress tolerance, and relaxation techniques.
• Milieu Management: Maintain orderly, clean, and organized living spaces, common areas, and patient rooms while promoting prosocial behaviors, encouraging peer interaction, and reinforcing positive reinforcements consistent with individualized treatment goals.
• Documentation and Report Writing: Accurately chart observations, interventions, encounters, and incident reports utilizing electronic health records or paper documentation methods according to facility policies and procedures, ensuring timely submission for review by supervisors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside psychiatrists, registered nurses, social workers, psychotherapists, and other mental health professionals to optimize holistic care delivery models, share insights gleaned from frontline engagements, and participate in regular meetings discussing patient status updates, goal modifications, and discharge planning considerations.
• Treatment Plan Implementation: Carry out assigned aspects of individualized treatment plans developed by licensed practitioners, incorporating pharmacological regimens, psychosocial rehabilitation modalities, milieu-based interventions, and adjunctive therapies into everyday routines and schedules.
• Client Education and Empowerment: Teach basic psychiatric concepts, symptoms recognition, early warning signs, triggers identification, relapse prevention strategies, coping mechanisms, and self-management techniques to instill hope, autonomy, and self-efficacy.
• Discharge Planning and Aftercare Coordination: Help prepare patients transitioning back into independent living arrangements or alternative placements by arranging follow-up appointments, linkage to community-based resources, and ongoing support services, thus minimizing avoidable readmissions and ensuring continuity of care.
• Self-Care and Resilience: Prioritize personal wellbeing through mindfulness practices, exercise routines, stress-reduction techniques, debriefings after challenging shifts, and nurturing a stable work-life balance to sustain empathic engagement, vigilant observation, and solid decision-making capacities in often demanding contexts.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• High School education OR equivalent and two (2) years responsible employment history
• Experience in Human Services or related field preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
• Be able to obtain a Class E driver's license if required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: Full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: Full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: Advancement opportunities from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: A work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Carrier Clinic, a behavioral health system, has been a trusted source of compassionate help and supportive healing for patients and their families since we opened our doors in 1910.

Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic's East Mountain Youth Lodge provides a continuum of out of home residential treatment services for adolescents between the ages of 13-18. We provide 24 hour clinical, therapeutic treatment for emotional, behavioral, psychiatric and substance abuse difficulties based on the resident strengths and needs.

1. Directly supervises and knows the whereabouts of every resident they are assigned. 2. Supervises, observes, and participates with residents in the carrying out of the daily routine (i.e. chores). Consistently implements all program procedures (i.e. point systems, level systems).

3. Runs activity, support and recreation groups with guidance from clinical staff. Organizes, supervises and conducts planned activities for groups and individuals. Provides assistance to residents in the planning of appropriate recreational activities.

4. Serves as a primary counselor for an assigned number of residents.

5. Assists residents in learning home management skills (cooking, cleaning, etc). Teaches residents about the importance of cleanliness, good nutrition, meal planning, prudent buying, etc., while guiding them in learning skill mastery.

6. Corrects client behavior by administering reasonable and fair disciplinary measures when necessary. Ensures each resident is informed of the rules and regulations of the program.

7. Provides crisis intervention to residents as needed. Assists in escorts and personal restraints of agitated residents. Attentive to building security and performs such checks as designed by the program.

8. Conducts resident room checks and room searches as designed by the program.

9. Carries a beeper for one week in rotation. Is on-call and ready to respond to staff shortages by calling and locating a replacement and/or filling the shift him/herself.

10. Inspects and handles belongings and valuables of residents to ensure that prohibited material is not brought into the Lodge at admission, upon return from pass, or as clinically indicated, under the direction of a Shift Leader.

11. Assists residents with daily living activities (i.e.; waking up, hygiene, cleaning room, participating in structure, behaving appropriately on activity).

12. Provides input to administration members regarding unit-based PI measures based on concerns, high risk, high volume issues.

13. Ensures that paperwork is completed accurately and within procedural time limits. 14. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

15. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Co-Occurring (Wolf), RTC (Eagle, Butterfly) Will have one of the following qualifications: (1) High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs with one year of experience working with youth in a group setting. (2) An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a field that is unrelated to social work or psychology with six months of experience working with youth in a group setting. (3) An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, or a related field.
• PCH (Lotus, Sunflower) Bachelor's Degree or High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs, with three or more years of experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting
• IRTS Level of Care (Swan) Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent, with one year of experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting.
• Complete Shift Leader and Medication Administration training.
• Maintains standards of confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Driver's License from a USA state within 3 years of entering position.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health  
Job Type: Full Time | Nights

 $15,000 Sign on Bonus

Your experience matters

At Highpoint Health Sumner we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

•         Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts 
•         Competitive paid time off for full-time employees 
•         Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
•         Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching  
•         Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
•         Professional development and growth opportunities

Department/Unit Summary

The 12-bed Behavioral Health Unit specializes in caring for patients aged 55 and older with various neurological and behavioral conditions, including dementia, acute mental status changes, and Parkinson's disease. The unit provides medication management and support for situational depression and ideation, while focusing on maintaining the independence of most patients. With a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6, the dedicated team comprises RNs, techs, sitters, a social worker, an intake clinician, and a recreational assistant, ensuring personalized care without accepting medically unstable patients. Telehealth psychiatric services are also available to enhance patient support.

Essential Functions

• Performs plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation).
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care (transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs).
• Assesses learning needs and delivers age-/culture-appropriate patient and family education.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in unit and organizational performance improvement and required continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works other shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on-call.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should have a current State of Tennessee or Multi-State Registered Nurse licensure and possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree or RN Diploma in Nursing.

Additional requirements include:

•         BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required to be current upon hire
•          Handle with Care preferred.
•         1-year experience in Geriatric Nursing, preferably in Behavioral Health is preferred.

About our Health System
Highpoint Health Sumner is a 167-bed hospital located in Gallatin, TN and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health Sumner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Sumner is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Ironwood Group Home (located near 35th Ave & Peoria)

Part Time

Pay Rate $16 Hourly

OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS 

 
Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? Based in community, vocational, or in-home settings, and working closely with our clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans, this role provides assistance and strategies to the individuals we serve to live as independently as possible.

• 
  
• Provide assistance with daily activities that range from socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living. 
  
• Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay up-to-date with changes in service plans. 
  
• Provide clinical expertise which may include knowledge for specialized populations, such as intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury, emotional or behavioral disability, or expertise in special disciplines such as behavioral support, early intervention, crisis intervention, or others. 
  
• May accompany individuals we serve to medical appointments; relay orders and information to and from medical providers. Travel between sites, to individual’s homes, and may accompany them into the community. 
  

Qualifications:

• 
  
• High school diploma or equivalent required
  
• Six months of experience in human services preferred 
  
• Must be 21 years of age
  
• Valid driver’s license in good standing 
  
• Able to obtain a level one fingerprint card
  
• States may have additional requirements 
  
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines 
  
• Excellent communication skills 
  
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach 
  
• You will make a difference every day and help to provide quality of life-enhancing services to the individuals we serve. 
  

Why Join Us?

• 
  
• Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available. 
  
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
  
• 401(k) with company match. 
  
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
  
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers. 
  
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities. 
  

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Keim Group Home (located near 19th Ave & Glendale)

Pay Rate $16 Hourly

OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS 

 
Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? Based in community, vocational, or in-home settings, and working closely with our clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans, this role provides assistance and strategies to the individuals we serve to live as independently as possible.

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• Provide assistance with daily activities that range from socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living. 
  
• Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay up-to-date with changes in service plans. 
  
• Provide clinical expertise which may include knowledge for specialized populations, such as intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury, emotional or behavioral disability, or expertise in special disciplines such as behavioral support, early intervention, crisis intervention, or others. 
  
• May accompany individuals we serve to medical appointments; relay orders and information to and from medical providers. Travel between sites, to individual’s homes, and may accompany them into the community. 
  

Qualifications:

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• High school diploma or equivalent required 
  
• Six months of experience in human services preferred 
  
• Must be 21 years of age
  
• Must be able to obtain a level one fingerprint card
  
• Valid driver’s license in good standing 
  
• States may have additional requirements 
  
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines 
  
• Excellent communication skills 
  
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach 
  
• You will make a difference every day and help to provide quality of life-enhancing services to the individuals we serve. 
  

Why Join Us?

• 
  
• Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available. 
  
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
  
• 401(k) with company match. 
  
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
  
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers. 
  
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities. 
  

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.