Behavioral Health Technician

SSM Health; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Aide to support patients in a fast-paced behavioral health unit.

You will assist with activities of daily living, observe patient behavior, record changes, and collaborate with RNs to deliver direct care. The role requires an Associate's degree in behavioral health or related field (or equivalent), no prior experience required, and BLS HCP certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in behavioral health or related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• No prior experience required.
• BLS HealthCare Provider (HCP) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with direct patient care and therapeutic interventions based on RN assignments.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities; reports 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 rounds and safety checks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree in behavioral health or related field

Job description

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

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

In this role, you will provide hands-on support in a fast-paced care environment where every shift makes a direct impact on patients and families by assisting patients with performing activities of daily living, observing and recording patient behavior and activities and reporting any changes in condition.

Department

Behavioral Health

Schedule

Part time, day shift, 7am to 7:30pm with every 3rd weekend

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

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

State of Work Location

Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

1201020002 BHS - Adol WZ

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

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.