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University Health

Certified Engagement Associate - Behavioral Health - Part Time (24 hrs per week, 8:30a - 4:30p)

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A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$34,105 / year median in Missouri

+10% projected growth

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Certified Engagement Associate
  • Behavioral Health
  • Part Time (24 hrs per week, 8:30a
  • 4:30p) University Health United States, Missouri, Kansas City 2301 Holmes Street (Show on map) Aug 18, 2026 If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply. Certified Engagement Associate
  • Behavioral Health
  • Part Time (24 hrs per week, 8:30a
  • 4:30p) 101 Truman Medical Center Job LocationUH Behavioral Health Kansas City, Missouri Department UHBH Grants and Special Contracts Position Type Part time Work Schedule 8:30AM
  • 4:30PM Hours Per Week 24 Job Description The Engagement Associate provides supportive services for clients who are experiencing problems as a result of a behavioral health or substance use disorder.
Services include interventions based on current treatment plan, crisis intervention, and psychosocial assessment. Engagement Specialist will also work to coordinate services with internal and external service providers. The Engagement Specialist functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team for client care and works effectively in a multicultural setting. This role is the result of combining several BH support role, i.e. Peer Outreach Worker, Peer rehab Spec, Family Support Worker and Transition Peer Outreach Worker. The Engagement Specialist works under the regular supervision and direction of the Team Leader or designee. Minimum Requirements High School Degree or GED. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work with multicultural staff and clientele. Must have personal lived experience with recovery from a behavioral health disorder and/or substance use disorder Must have a CPS credential (Certified Peer Specialist or other Certification as required by assigned program) through the Missouri Credentialing Board, or obtain CPS credential within 90 days of the hiring date. Certification must be kept current to maintain assignment to this position. Must have reliable transportation If driving is a requirement for the employee, he/she must meet the requirements specified in the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and must continue to meet these requirements as a condition of employment. Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment