Job Description

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.

Pay Range

$16.00 - $21.12 /hour