Behavioral Health Tech, Part-Time

The Opportunity

The Crittenton Children's Center at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City seeks a Behavioral Health Tech to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for children, adolescents, and their families.

Shift Details

This is a Part-time Day position, 24 hours per week. Shift times are 0700-1930. Weekend requirements include 2 Friday, 2 Saturday, & 2 Sunday shifts in a 6-week schedule period. Self-scheduling after completion of orientation.

Work

• 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 child’s 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
• Experience with children required
• Must be 21 years old to apply
• MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD TO APPLY
• First Aid (will train)
• Basic Life Support (will train)
• MANDT Certified (will train)

Preferred

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare or therapy related field
• Certification/Licensure in related healthcare or therapy field (Examples: EMT, Paramedic, LPN, or CNA)
• Experience as a Behavioral Health Tech or in a related field (Examples: Education, Therapy Tech, or Healthcare)

Why Saint Luke’s?

We are a leading behavioral health provider for youth in the Kansas City community, Crittenton’s residential and acute inpatient programs have consistently exceeded national and local quality benchmarks over the past five years. We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard. We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals. We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve. Saint Luke’s offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all of their 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.

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year
• Cert First Aid - Various
• Job Details: Part Time Day (United States of America)