Behavioral Health Tech WWP

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech to assist in providing a safe environment for children and adolescents. This part-time role involves supervising, reporting, and implementing treatment plans, with a focus on emotional health. Candidates should be caring and compassionate, with a minimum of a high school diploma. Join a collaborative team committed to outstanding patient care.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits

Supportive atmosphere

Commitment to innovation

Qualifications

• Experience with children can be work, educational, or volunteer.
• Must be 21 years old to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during shifts to ensure safety.
• Implement behavioral interventions as per the child’s treatment plan.
• Conduct educational and treatment groups.

Skills

Compassion

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare or therapy-related fields

Job description

Job Description

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City Crittenton Children’s Center in South Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech to assist in providing a safe and therapeutic milieu environment in compliance with agency policies and procedures. As a team member, you will play a critical role in improving the lives of children, adolescents, and their families.

WWP Shift Details

This is a part-time day or night position, 24 hours per week, with a pay rate of 1.5 times the employee's base rate for hours worked during the weekend not exceeding 40 hours.

• Scheduled to work two 12-hour shifts between 1900 on Friday and 0700 on Monday; one shift must include Saturday.
• Choose a consistent weekend schedule: Day Shift 0700-1930, Mid Shift 0930-2200, or Night Shift 1900-0730.
• Must work at least 49 weekends per year.
• Weekend hours are paid at 1.5 times the base rate, up to 40 hours.

The Work

• Supervise children during shifts to ensure safety, collaborating with nurses, therapists, and physicians.
• Observe, report, and record patient behaviors under RN supervision.
• Implement behavioral interventions as per the child’s treatment plan.
• Conduct educational and treatment groups with training and supervision.
• Potentially trained as CMT to administer medications to long-term residential patients.

Successful candidates should be caring, compassionate, and invested in children's emotional health. Crittenton Children's Center is a leading provider of psychiatric care for children and adolescents, offering comprehensive behavioral health programs.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with children (work, educational, or volunteer); a bachelor’s degree in a related field can substitute for experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be 21 years old to apply.
• First Aid, Basic Life Support, and MANDT certification (training provided).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare or therapy-related fields.
• Certification/Licensure such as EMT, Paramedic, LPN, or CNA.
• Experience as a Behavioral Health Tech or in related fields like education, therapy, or healthcare.

Why Saint Luke’s?

• Collaborative environment where all voices are valued.
• Supportive atmosphere to help you achieve your goals.
• Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Competitive salaries and benefits. Click here for more information.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year in Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross), Mandt, Healthstream.

Job Details

Part-Time Night position in the United States.

Join Saint Luke’s, Kansas City’s premier health services provider, and be part of a diverse, inclusive, and excellence-driven team committed to outstanding patient care. We are an equal opportunity employer.