Behavioral Health Technician - Residential Care & Crisis Support

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Queen of Peace Center, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide direct, non-clinical support to inpatient and outpatient clients. Under supervision, you will promote client health and well-being through crisis intervention, activity support, and daily client care.

This is a Full Time position with starting compensation $18. Responsibilities include supervising clients, completing intakes, documenting in EHR, adhering to HIPAA, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED or an Associate’s degree in human services or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 concerns related to clients' behavior in logs and in EHR.
• 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 follow safety and programmatic protocols.
• Adhere to medication policies and work with nursing staff to ensure protocols are followed and charted.
• Complete daily progress notes for each client within program guidelines.
• Facilitate assigned and scheduled groups as requested.
• Screen and monitor detoxification clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR/First Aid Certification

Oral & Written Communication

Driver's License (Class E)

Education

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

Job description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Queen of Peace Center, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide direct, non-clinical support to inpatient and outpatient clients. Under supervision, you will promote client health and well-being through crisis intervention, activity support, and daily client care.

This is a Full Time position with starting compensation $18. Responsibilities include supervising clients, completing intakes, documenting in EHR, adhering to HIPAA, and