Behavioral Health Tech: Day Shift Patient Care & Support

Mercy; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement match

Job summary

Mercy Behavioral Health Services in Festus, MO, is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech. The role supports RN-supervised, individualized patient care and performs clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to nursing care.

It requires a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPCT or enrollment in a healthcare program, and BLS within one month of hire. There is a 36-hour per week, day schedule based in Festus, MO.

Qualifications

• Education and certification requirements align with Mercy’s PCT role.
• Training program (175 hours) may be provided during orientation.
• BLS certification required within one month of hire.
• CPCT or equivalent preferred within state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN supervision.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.
• Support unit operations and adhere to Mercy Service Standards.
• Contribute to structured therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPCT or enrolled in healthcare career program

Mercy co-worker (internal candidate)

Job description

Mercy Behavioral Health Services in Festus, MO, is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech. The role supports RN-supervised, individualized patient care and performs clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to nursing care.

It requires a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPCT or enrollment in a healthcare program, and BLS within one month of hire. There is a 36-hour per week, day schedule based in Festus, MO.