BHC Behavioral Technician (RBT)

State-of-Missour; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri seeks a Behavioral Technician to work at Bellefontaine Habilitation Center in Saint Louis, MO. The role involves training on Behavior Support Plans, assisting with consumer behaviors, and recording data during interventions.

You will participate in ID meetings and model safe behavioral strategies. Requires RBT certification, HS diploma, and valid driver’s license; some training timelines apply. Benefits include state employment perks.

Qualifications

• One or more years of direct care experience implementing behavior support plans.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Possession of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification from BACB.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to train and maintain Safety Care/ other trainings within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training and follow-up training on Behavior Support Plans and assist with behaviors during interventions and observations.
• Collect, communicate, and record behavior data during interventions and observations, write summaries or incident documentation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (ID) meetings and model appropriate behavioral intervention strategies during consumer escalations.

Skills

Direct care experience

High school diploma

RBT certification

Driver's license

Training & safety drills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

RBT Certification (BACB)

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job Location

This position will be located at Bellefontaine Habilitation Center in the Behavioral Department, 10695 Bellefontaine Rd., Saint Louis, MO 63137. Working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with Saturday/Sunday off. This position requires working on holidays. May need to flex hours for duties on all three shifts, as discussed with the supervisor.

Why you’ll love this position:

You will be working with staff who enjoy caring for persons who are impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability. You can make a difference in the lives of our consumers, so they too have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their community.

What you’ll do:

A Behavioral Technician working in the Behavioral Department assist the department with training and follow up training on Behavior Support Plans and assists with behaviors of consumers as needed. This position collects, communicates, and records behavior data during interventions and observations, writes summaries or incident documentation, participates in interdisciplinary team (ID) meetings.This position should be able to model appropriate behavioral intervention strategies for staff during consumer escalations (non-physical and within approved frameworks). These are some of the duties required by this position.

All you need for success as a Behavioral Technician:

• One or more years of direct care experience implementing behavior support plans.


• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.


• Possession of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification from Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).


• Possession of a valid driver’s license.


• Ability to train and maintain Advanced Safety Care training within six (6) months of starting position.


• Ability to train and maintain Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale within 90 days of starting position.


• Review and know all SOP Crisis Procedures within 90 days of starting position.


• Ability to train and maintain Mental Health First Aid training within six (6) months of starting position.


• Ability to train and maintain Level 1 Medication Aide (L1MA) training within six (6) months of starting position.


• Ability to train and maintain Behavior Support Strategies training within six (6) months of starting position.


• Successfully demonstrate the Essential Skills – BST Skills within one year of starting position.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you are a current DMH employee: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must not have received a disciplinary action within the past 6 months.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Damon Collins

Human Resources: [phone] – [e-mail]