Youth Residential Behavioral Tech - Trauma-Informed Care

Freeman Health System; Joplin, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeman Health System in Missouri seeks a Residential Psych Tech (RPT) to join a cottage-based treatment team, providing day-to-day care and supervision of children/residents and assisting with individualized treatment plans. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care in a warm, empathetic environment.

Education: high school diploma or equivalent is required; preferred experience includes group care or settings with youth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in group care or a professional setting with youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Charts all pertinent observation on a continuing basis regarding residents
• Subject to mandatory overtime and shift changes
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Supervises and assists residents in wake-up, meals, recreation, counseling, education/vocation needs, daily routine and hygiene.
• Works as a team member with other staff to implement program plans
• Provides direct behavior observations and reinforcement of appropriate behaviors as prescribed by the cottage based treatment team
• Participates in Team Meetings, shift information exchanges, daily cottage briefings and has input in the evaluation and treatment plan progress of each resident

Skills

Observation skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Freeman Health System in Missouri seeks a Residential Psych Tech (RPT) to join a cottage-based treatment team, providing day-to-day care and supervision of children/residents and assisting with individualized treatment plans. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care in a warm, empathetic environment.

Education: high school diploma or equivalent is required; preferred experience includes group care or settings with youth.