Residential Behavioral Health Technician (Recovery Support)

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Missouri; Ibrido; USD 36.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

403(b) with company match

Paid Holidays & Holy Days

Paid Time Off (vacation and personal)

Descrizione del lavoro

Queen of Peace Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support residents in a structured program. You will supervise clients, run therapy groups, and assist with intake, progress notes, and vital signs under supervision.

The role requires compassion, reliability, and trauma-informed care, with duties including crisis support, documentation, and maintaining safety and confidentiality in a busy residential setting.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Human Services, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• One year of experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, residential services, healthcare, human services, or related field preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and Medication Level I certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Driver's License required (MO residents require Class E).
• Experience with behavioral health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders preferred.

Mansioni

• Support clients in achieving treatment goals established by the clinical treatment team.
• Provide direct supervision to ensure client safety and participation in scheduled activities.
• Conduct client intake and orientation procedures, including explanation of program rules and expectations.
• Perform safety checks of client belongings per agency policies.
• Monitor and support client participation in treatment services, groups, and daily program requirements.
• Document client behaviors, concerns, incidents, and progress in the EHR and other required documentation.
• Complete daily progress notes, group documentation, and shift reports.
• Monitor and document vital signs and conduct routine detoxification monitoring.
• Follow medication-related procedures and collaborate with nursing staff for proper administration and documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment including client chores oversight.
• Respond to crises using approved intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Serve as a positive role model with professional, respectful, recovery-oriented interactions.
• Answer phones and communicate professionally with clients, visitors, team members, and external contacts.
• Maintain required certifications and training credentials.
• Safely operate ministry vehicles to transport clients and complete errands.

Conoscenze

Compassionate

Trauma-informed care

De-escalation

Documentation

Client engagement

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

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Since its founding in 1985, Queen of Peace Center (QOPC) has been providing family-centered behavioral healthcare for women, children, and families. As a member of the Federation of Catholic Charities, we serve the metropolitan and surrounding St. Louis area through four core programs: prevention, education, treatment, and housing.

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 the supervision of the Residential Manager, this role promotes client health and well-being through crisis intervention, therapeutic activity support, group facilitation, and daily client care. The Behavioral Health Technician helps maintain a safe, supportive environment while upholding the mission, vision, and values of Queen of Peace Center. This position is Full Time and starting compensation $18.

Overview and 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 any and all concerns related to clients behavior in daily shift log and in Electronic Health Record and communicate to proper staff members
• 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 following safety and programmatic protocols
• Adhere to medication policies and work collaboratively with nursing staff to ensure all medication protocols are followed and charted accurately and appropriately
• 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

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

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

Resources for Which Accountable

None

Queen of Peace Centerdoes not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Queen of Peace Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.

Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Our Mission

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.

Providing family-centered care for women with substance-use disorders, their families, and at-risk youth through treatment, prevention and education, and housing.

As a part of the Catholic Charitiesfamily, you’ll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.