Behavioral Health Technician

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health in St. Louis is seeking a PRN Behavioral Health Care Aide to provide direct patient care during night shifts, filling in for vacancies as needed without guaranteed hours.

This role requires an Associate’s degree in behavioral health or equivalent experience, and a BLS HCP certification. You will assist with ADLs, monitor safety, document observations, and support treatment plans under RN guidance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in behavioral health or equivalent education/experience.
• No prior experience required.
• BLS HCP certification required (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with direct patient care and therapies as directed by RN.
• Observes and records patient behavior; reports changes and suggests plan modifications.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with assigned patients.
• Participates in group therapy and maintains the milieu.
• Monitors patient safety with rounds and safety checks.
• Maintains alertness and acts safely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

ADL assistance

Observation

Team-based care

Education

Associate’s degree in behavioral health

Job description

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

This is a PRN (as needed) position filling in for vacant shifts due to vacations, leave of absences, illnesses, etc. No guaranteed hours or benefits.

Job Summary:

Provides direct behavioral health patient care by performing a variety of activities for patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care and therapeutic interventions based on patient care assignments from RN.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
• Applies knowledge of group dynamics in participating in therapeutic groups and maintaining the milieu.
• Monitors patients to ensure safety, including but not limited to rounding, environmental and safety checks.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate’s degree in the behavioral health or a related field, or equivalent years of experience and education

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

1209000128 BHS - Intermed Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.