Behavioral Health Technician, FT Days

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 day shift Behavioral Health Tech . Hours are 7 : 30 am - 4 pm and require working every other Sat & Sun.

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)

Benefits :

Health, Vision and Dental

Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans

Flex Savings Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Various other Voluntary Benefits Available

Retirement Options

Career Growth Potential

Tuition and Continuing Education Assistance

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience :

Less than 1 year

Cert First Aid - Various

Job Details

Full Time

Day (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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Job Industries

• Healthcare