Behavioral Health Technician, FT Days

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Tech to join their team in Kansas City. In this full-time role, you will play a vital part in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for children and adolescents. Responsibilities include direct supervision, observing patient behaviors, and implementing treatment plans. This position offers a collaborative workspace focused on innovation and support, along with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young individuals, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical health plans

Continuing Education Assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Leave of Absence

PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Retirement contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned children to maintain safety during shifts.
• Implement behavioral interventions from treatment plans.

Skills

Supervision of children

Behavioral interventions

First Aid

Basic Life Support

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree in healthcare or therapy

Job description

The Opportunity:

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 member of our team, you will play a critical role in improving the lives of children, adolescents, and their families.

Shift Details:

This is a Full-time Day position, 36 hours per week.

1. Shift times are 0700-1930
2. Weekend requirements include 2 Friday, 2 Saturday, & 2 Sunday shifts in a 6-week schedule period
3. Self-Scheduling after completion of orientation

The Work:

1. Responsible for direct supervision of assigned children during work shift to maintain patient safety in collaboration with the nurses, therapists, and physicians
2. Observes, reports, and records patient behaviors under the supervision of RN
3. Implements the behavioral interventions described in the child’s treatment plan
4. Conducts educational and treatment focused groups with patients as appropriate with training and supervision
5. May be trained as CMT to administer meds to long term residential population.

Required:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Experience with children required. Work experience, educational experience or volunteer experience acceptable. A bachelor’s degree in a related field will substitute for experience.
3. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
4. MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD TO APPLY
5. First Aid (will train)
6. Basic Life Support (will train)
7. MANDT Certified (will train)

Preferred:

1. Associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare or therapy related field
2. Certification/Licensure in related healthcare or therapy field. Examples: EMT, Paramedic, LPN, or CNA
3. Experience as a Behavioral Health Tech or in a related field. Examples: Education, Therapy Tech, or Healthcare.

Why Saint Luke’s?

As a leading behavioral health provider for youth in the Kansas City community, Crittenton’s residential and acute inpatient programs have consistently exceeded national and local quality benchmarks over the past five years. We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard. We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals. We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve. Saint Luke’s offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all of their employees:

1. Medical health plans
2. Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition reimbursement
3. Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
4. Retirement contributions
5. Employee Assistance Program

Job Requirements:

Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Cert First Aid - Various, Medication Certification - MO Coalition of Children’s Agencies (CRITT Only)

Job Details: Full Time Day (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.