High Plains Mental Health Center currently has positions available for Recovery Workers (PRN-as needed). The Recovery Workers provide Attendant Care, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, and other rehabilitation services as assigned to adults with severe and persistent mental illness or children and/or adolescents who have severe emotional disturbances or other assigned patients requiring services of the Recovery Worker. These services are intensive consumer-centered, goal-directed services provided on a face-to-face basis in community settings. They also provide transportation services as assigned.

Qualifications include: (1) You must be 18 years of age or older and if providing services to a consumer who is under the age of 18, you must be at least three years older than the consumer; (2) Possess demonstrated interpersonal skills, ability to work with persons with severe and persistent mental illness and/or severe emotional disturbance, and the ability to react effectively in a wide variety of human service situations; (3) Have certification of completion of state approved standardized basic training program according to curriculum approved by the Division of Health Care Policy; and (4) Have access to reliable transportation.

Applicants should possess a valid Kansas drivers license and a good driving record with no alcohol related incidents within the last five years. Must also be able to successfully pass an intensive background check including KBI, SRS Child/Adult abuse check and a drug and alcohol screen.