Behavioral Health Tech

Children's Mercy Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy Kansas City is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide direct patient care for youth in the Partial Hospitalization Program. You will work under licensed clinicians, monitor safety, implement behavior plans, and participate in data collection within a collaborative health care team.

The role involves caring for patients typically under 18 with complex behavioral and mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Psychology, Social Work, Behavior Analysis, or related field.
• HS diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years experience in relevant field.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) preferred.
• Other hospital-approved behavior management program within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and observation with guidance from clinically licensed behavioral health providers and nursing staff, promoting family centered care in a healing environment.
• Demonstrates skill and judgment necessary to provide safe and effective care to patients, including those with complex behavior and/or mental health needs, under the supervision of the nursing team.
• Provides crisis intervention and initiates emergency response plan, when necessary
• Assists in the maintenance of a safe environment and promotes efficiency of operations.

Skills

Direct patient care

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's Degree Psychology, Social Work, Behavior Analysis, or related field

HS diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years experience in relevant field

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) preferred

Other hospital-approved behavior management program within 90 days

Job description

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

Partial Hospitalization Program

The Children’s Mercy Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) closes the care gap for behavioral health patients who don’t qualify for acute, inpatient services but need something more than what community outpatient programs offer. The program is located on the Adele Hall Campus, on the second floor of the Don Chisholm Hospital Hill Center.

We treat patients who:

• Are ages 6 to 17.
• Have complex medical and behavioral health needs or complex neurobehavioral needs (neurodevelopmental differences paired with severe behavior problems).
• Have symptoms and behaviors that put them at significant risk of going to the emergency room or being hospitalized. PHP care is needed for them to leave the hospital or keep them out of the hospital.

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse with clinical guidance from a clinically licensed behavioral health professional (BCBA, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Therapist). Direct patient care generally includes maintaining the safety of patients and others; the direct observation of patients; the implementation of individualized behavior plans; data collection and entry; and ongoing communication within a collaborative, interdisciplinary, healthcare team. Most patients will be under 18 years old with complex behavioral and mental health needs, frequently with comorbid medical illnesses.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and observation with guidance from clinically licensed behavioral health providers and nursing staff, promoting family centered care in a healing environment.
• Demonstrates skill and judgment necessary to provide safe and effective care to patients, including those with complex behavior and/or mental health needs, under the supervision of the nursing team.
• Provides crisis intervention and initiates emergency response plan, when necessary
• Assists in the maintenance of a safe environment and promotes efficiency of operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Psychology, Social Work, Behavior Analysis, or related field and No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training or
• HS diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years experience A minimum of one(1) years serving individuals with developmental disabilities, psychiatric disorders or behavioral needs or one (1) years working in an inpatient psychiatric unit, preferably with adolescents and children
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) preferred
• Other Hospital approved behavior management program required within 90 days

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $20.27/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.