Behavioral Health Technician, FT Nights

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO, United States

Healthcare
Full-time
behavioral health technician
psychiatric technician
child and adolescent mental health

Our job summary

Full-time night Behavioral Health Technician position providing direct care to children and adolescents in a residential psychiatric setting; duties include observing, reporting, implementing treatment plan interventions, leading treatment-focused groups, and possibly medication administration after training. Requires high school diploma (or substitute with bachelor's), 1–3 years related experience or equivalent, ability to pass de-escalation/restraint (MANDT) training, lift up to 50 lbs, be at least 21, and Basic Life Support certification (training provided). Employed by a nonprofit health system on a residential campus focused on pediatric behavioral health.

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity where you can improve the lives of children?

Crittenton Children's Center is the Kansas City area's premier provider of psychiatric care for children, adolescents and their families. It is located on a picturesque, 96 acre campus in south Kansas City (near Longview Lake) providing serenity, beauty and privacy to assist with the healing process.

For more than 120 years we've cared for the emotional health of Kansas City's children and families. Today we offer one of the area's most comprehensive behavioral health care programs. And we are backed by the complete resources of Saint Luke's Health System.

We are currently seeking a full time evening shift Behavioral Health Tech.

•Observes reports and records patient behaviors under the supervision of RN.

•Implements the behavioral interventions described in the 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.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 - 3 years of related experience, preferably working with at risk youth. (Bachelor's degree in a related field will substitute for experience)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and must be able to pass MANDT (de-escalation/restraint training)
• MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD TO APPLY
• Basic Life Support (will train)

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 year

Cert First Aid - Various

Job Details
Full Time

Night (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care . Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's 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 region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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