Behavioral Health Technician, FT Days

Job Description​

Since 1896, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City Crittenton Children's Center has served as the region's premier psychiatric care provider for children, adolescents, and their families. Crittenton is licensed as a psychiatric hospital by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, and licensed as a Child Placing Agency and Residential Child Care Agency by the Missouri Department of Social Services-Children's Division.

"The best place to get care. The best place to give care." That is the Saint Luke's vision and, whether in a hospital, clinic, practice, or office, our more than 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Saint Luke's employees are proud of our rich history and heritage, and that we remain the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who always strive for excellence in patient care. Take this opportunity to do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive work space where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire only non-tobacco users. 

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

• Observes reports and records patient behaviors under the supervision of RN. 
• Assists in providing a safe and therapeutic milieu environment for all patients in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• 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
• Prefer experience 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 Advanced 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.