Behavioral Health Technician
Behavioral Health Technician
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Job Description
Job Description
The Opportunity: Saint Lukes Hospital of Kansas City Crittenton Childrens 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: Fulltime Day Shift 3 shifts per week 7:00am 7:30pm
The Work:
Responsible for direct supervision of assigned children during work shift to maintain patient safety in collaboration with the nurses therapists and physicians.
Observes reports and records patient behaviors under the supervision of RN.
Implements the behavioral interventions described in the childs treatment plan.
Conducts educational and treatment focused groups with patients as appropriate with training and supervision.
May be trained as CMT to administer meds to long term residential population.
Crittenton Childrens Center is the Kansas City areas premier provider of psychiatric care for children adolescents and their families. We offer one of the areas most comprehensive behavioral health care programs. To be successful in this role you will need to be interested and invested in caring for the emotional health of Children. You will need to be caring and compassionate.
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
1 3 years of related experience preferably working with at risk youth. (Bachelors degree in a related field will substitute for experience)
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD TO APPLY
Basic Life Support (will train)
Why Saint Lukes
We believe in creating a collaborative environment while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:
Medical health plans
Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition reimbursement
Leave of Absence PTO Extended Sick Leave and various Welfare plans
Retirement contributions
Employee Assistance Program
As a leading behavioral health provider for youth in the Kansas City community Crittentons residential and acute inpatient programs have consistently exceeded national and local quality benchmarks over the past five years.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearCert First Aid VariousJob Details
Full TimeDay (United States of America)The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Lukes 12000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faithbased nonprofit locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Lukes 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 regions premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
