Behavioral Health Tech — Healing Minds, Hands-on Care

Mercy; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Behavioral Health Services provides a structured and therapeutic environment for individuals with psychiatric illness, behavioral disorders and substance use disorder. A multidisciplinary team promotes evaluation, education, medication therapy, individual and group therapy, and relapse prevention.

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO, seeks a Behavioral Health Tech working 36 hours per week in day shifts to support nursing care under RN supervision and help maintain a safe, therapeutic

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
• Experience: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the state of practice Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. The program will be completed as part of the new hire orientation process and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCT position per state guidelines.
• Certifications: BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCT competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Other: Minimum Physical Requirements- Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.- Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
• Preferred Experience: EMT, Paramedic or Previous Patient Care Experience.- Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice, Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT).

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the registered nurse, assist in the individualized care of the patient directed toward achieving the patients highest level of physical and mental wellness.
• Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to nursing care.
• Assists in unit operational support tasks or duties.
• Performs duties and responsibilities in manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program

Co-worker of Mercy

Job description

Mercy Behavioral Health Services provides a structured and therapeutic environment for individuals with psychiatric illness, behavioral disorders and substance use disorder. A multidisciplinary team promotes evaluation, education, medication therapy, individual and group therapy, and relapse prevention.

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO, seeks a Behavioral Health Tech working 36 hours per week in day shifts to support nursing care under RN supervision and help maintain a safe, therapeutic