Veteran's Behavioral Health Specialist

Job overview

The Veteran's Behavioral Health Specialist role is onsite in Wichita, KS, and the posting does not specify compensation. The position supports homeless veterans in an emergency shelter setting and works with the shelter team, housing case managers, the Veterans Administration, and community stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Help maintain a safe, sanitary, and supportive shelter
• orient new residents and complete intake and discharge paperwork
• conduct room checks
• support independent living skills, recovery-oriented tasks, and progress toward permanent housing
• respond to crises and document incidents
• monitor medication inventory
• coordinate with care-team members
• provide transportation as needed
• support meals and household activities
• and maintain required records and safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veteran's behavioral health specialist

homeless veterans

emergency shelter

behavioral health

housing first

crisis intervention

independent living skills

permanent housing

wichita ks

mental health america of south central kansas

monday–friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The stated schedule is Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. The posting also requires a high school diploma plus one year of post-high-school education or equivalent human-services experience, a valid Kansas driver's license, access to a personal vehicle, and a valid TB test.

About the employer

Mental Health America of South Central Kansas is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.