Behavioral Health Technician

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Professional development assistance

Job summary

A behavioral health organization is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Technician in St. Louis, MO. The role involves assisting clients in meeting their treatment goals and providing supervision in a residential setting. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and preferably two years of experience in behavioral health. Various benefits including health insurance and paid time off are offered, with a pay rate of $16.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED or an Associate’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
• CPR/First Aid and Med-Level 1 Certification required.
• Preferred 2 years’ experience in a residential setting, preferably in substance use or behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in meeting goals developed by the treatment team.
• Provide supervision ensuring compliance with scheduled services.
• Document concerns related to clients' behavior in daily shift logs.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED or an Associate’s degree in human services

Tools

Emergency CPR

First Aid

Missouri Class E driver's license

Job description

St Louis, MO, US, 63108-2707

Queen of Peace Center (QOPC) is a behavioral health organization that provides family-centered care for women, children, and families.

POSITION TITLE

Behavioral Health Technician

REPORTS TO

Residential Manager

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Assist clients in meeting goals as developed by the treatment team.
• Provide continuous supervision of clients ensuring compliance with scheduled services
• Complete intake, orientation, explain rules, complete introductions to encourage participation
• Complete safety check of client’s personal belongings
• Maintain confidentiality as dictated by HIPAA
• Monitor/Supervise client participation in assigned activities/requirements
• Answer phones professionally
• Document any and all concerns related to clients behavior in daily shift log and in Electronic Health Record and communicate to proper staff members
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in addition to supervising chores
• Monitor vital signs as required
• Serve as a positive role model
• Complete documentation of group logs and following safety and programmatic protocols
• Adhere to medication policies and work collaboratively with nursing staff to ensure all medication protocols are followed and charted accurately and appropriately
• Complete daily progress notes for each client within program guidelines
• Facilitate assigned and scheduled groups as requested
• Screen and monitor detoxification clients
• Maintain licensure (LIMA, CPR, FA)
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED or an Associate’s degree in human services or other related field preferred
• CPR/First Aid and Med-Level 1 Certification
• Missouri Class E driver’s license or other comparable license
• Preferred 2 years’ experience working in a residential setting, preferably in substance use or behavioral health
• Oral and written communication skills

JOB TYPE & PAY

Full-time. $16.00 per hour.

BENEFITS

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

SCHEDULE

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

EXPERIENCE

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION

• Driver's License (Required)

WORK LOCATION

In person

EEO STATEMENT

Queen of Peace Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Queen of Peace Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.