Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: 10/30/2025
About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday/Wednesday 6:30AM-7:00PM, Tuesday/Thursday 6:30AM-3:00PM
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Program Consultant, Lead Mental Health Technician
Compensation: $21.13 - $24.48
TEMPORARY additional differential of $2.50/hr for all hours worked.
Osawatomie State Hospital is licensed by the State of Kansas to provide care and treatment for adults diagnosed with psychiatric disorders regardless of ability to pay. There are currently two hospitals on the Osawatomie campus in Miami county: Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH) and Adair Acute Care (AAC). Adair Acute Care are a 60-bed facility, certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion.
The purpose of the Program Consultant is to provide overall leadership and supervision for a treatment program consisting of psychiatric patients in need of ongoing treatment for acute, severe & persistent mental illness. This involves all aspects of treatment from admission assessments through discharge planning and follow-up. This incumbent will be responsible for overseeing systems that support individualized care and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. You will provide direct oversight of MHDDT's on the patient units, ensuring consistency in care delivery and addressing any discrepancies in performance with the Program Coordinator.
The essential functions of this position require physical strength to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, squat, walk, stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or restrain residents with or without assistance and respond to aggressive resident behavior with specific, trained techniques. Must be able to observe and respond to residents in distress.
Osawatomie State Hospital Adair Acute Care is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary: This role provides oversight of Mental Health Technicians (MHDDT) under the direction of the Program Coordinator. The incumbent ensures hospital policies and procedures are being followed. This role will delegate duties among MHDDTs and assist with environmental rounds, ensuring patient needs are being met.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications : One year of experience in planning, implementing, and monitoring activities relevant to the agency's programs.
Recruiter Contact Information
Phone: (913) 755-7333
Email: OSH.HR@ks.gov
Fax: (913)755-7408
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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