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Behavioral Health Specialist I

St Catherine Hospital Garden City Garden City, Kansas
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The posted compensation range of $16.00 - $21.12 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-446069 Employment Type Part Time Department Behavioral Health Hours/Pay Period 40 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Varied Days and hours for shifts Remote No Category Mental Health

Job Summary and Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

Work under the supervision of nurses, social workers, case managers, psychiatrists, or other medical professionals to observe and support patients with mental health and/or substance use needs.


Job Requirements

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Experience with mental health, substance use disorder or working in a behavioral health/human services
organization preferably in ED setting.
Passionate, nonjudgmental, empathetic, and attentive approach to assisting patients with behavioral
health needs.
Ability to develop a strong rapport with patients
Interest/proficiency in working with individuals recently released from incarceration, homeless individuals,
and other marginalized populations.
Basic computer literacy and ability to use computer information systems
Ability to interact with patients in a culturally relatable manner. Additional ability to communicate in
languages spoken in the local community such as Spanish is extremely helpful
Preference for applicants with connections to, and reflecting the diversity of, the local community.
Able to respond appropriately in a crisis.

Demonstrates professional conduct and accountability, including understanding the legal consequences
of patient's rights and responsibilities.
Effective time management and proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.

BLS

CNA (Required) 

Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Where You'll Work

St. Catherine Hospital, located in Garden City, Kansas, was founded by two pioneering physicians and the Dominican Sisters. They created and maintained the spirit that has enabled St. Catherine Hospital employees to develop a thriving health care facility unlike any other in southwest Kansas. Like many of the families and businesses in our community, our roots run deep – 85 years of excellence and counting. Residents of Garden City enjoy life in a relaxed, small-town (population approx. 30,000) with a zoo, several parks, golf courses, modern shopping and more.

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